Pegar Fish
Key Takeaway
Pegar Fish is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 90.8% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 304 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 238 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | MT01246 |
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
ROY F PEGAR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pegar Fish?
Pegar Fish 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 Pegar Fish?
Pegar Fish is owned by ROY F PEGAR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pegar Fish built?
Pegar Fish was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Pegar Fish?
Pegar Fish 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 Pegar Fish?
Pegar Fish has a dam height of 32 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.