Lower
Key Takeaway
Lower is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 82.2% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 840 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | MT01347 |
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
MCMULLIN BROS.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lower?
Lower 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 Lower?
Lower is owned by MCMULLIN BROS. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower built?
Lower was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Lower?
Lower serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lower?
Lower has a dam height of 29 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.