Love
Key Takeaway
Love is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 90.2% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | MT00100 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
W E SCOTT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Love?
Love is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Love?
Love is owned by W E SCOTT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Love built?
Love was completed in 1936, making it 90 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Love?
Love serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Love?
Love has a dam height of 31 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.