Mistress Leader
Key Takeaway
Mistress Leader is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 70.3% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03553 |
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
WALTER E PAULSOM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mistress Leader?
Mistress Leader 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 Mistress Leader?
Mistress Leader is owned by WALTER E PAULSOM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mistress Leader built?
Mistress Leader was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Mistress Leader?
Mistress Leader 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 Mistress Leader?
Mistress Leader 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.