Panasuk Dam
Key Takeaway
Panasuk Dam is classified as significant hazard in Montana. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 57 ft (taller than 97.3% in MT) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | MT03857 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
STATE OF MONTANA, D.O.T.
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Panasuk Dam?
Panasuk Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Panasuk Dam?
Panasuk Dam is owned by STATE OF MONTANA, D.O.T. (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Panasuk Dam?
Panasuk Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Irrigation, Navigation, Recreation, Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Panasuk Dam?
Panasuk Dam has a dam height of 57 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.