Miss Flaming Jet
Key Takeaway
Miss Flaming Jet is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 70.3% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | MT00236 |
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
CLARENCE/LENOR PURSLEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Miss Flaming Jet?
Miss Flaming Jet 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 Miss Flaming Jet?
Miss Flaming Jet is owned by CLARENCE/LENOR PURSLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Miss Flaming Jet built?
Miss Flaming Jet was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Miss Flaming Jet?
Miss Flaming Jet 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 Miss Flaming Jet?
Miss Flaming Jet has a dam height of 25 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.