One D-4 Ranch
Key Takeaway
One D-4 Ranch is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 44.5% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03196 |
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
D-4 RANCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of One D-4 Ranch?
One D-4 Ranch 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 One D-4 Ranch?
One D-4 Ranch is owned by D-4 RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was One D-4 Ranch built?
One D-4 Ranch was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 One D-4 Ranch?
One D-4 Ranch 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 One D-4 Ranch?
One D-4 Ranch has a dam height of 20 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.