Mcmullin Bros Detention
Key Takeaway
Mcmullin Bros Detention is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 82.7% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | MT01349 |
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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Low Hazard 29 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Mcmullin Bros Detention?
Mcmullin Bros Detention 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 Mcmullin Bros Detention?
Mcmullin Bros Detention is owned by MCMULLIN BROS. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mcmullin Bros Detention built?
Mcmullin Bros Detention was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Mcmullin Bros Detention?
Mcmullin Bros Detention 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 Mcmullin Bros Detention?
Mcmullin Bros Detention has a dam height of 30 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.