Meeting Place
Key Takeaway
Meeting Place is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.5% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03219 |
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
HUBERT J BLATTER RANCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Meeting Place?
Meeting Place 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 Meeting Place?
Meeting Place is owned by HUBERT J BLATTER RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Meeting Place built?
Meeting Place was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Meeting Place?
Meeting Place 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 Meeting Place?
Meeting Place has a dam height of 8 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.