Pond R1
Key Takeaway
Pond R1 is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 95.1% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 176 acres |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03784 |
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
DECKER COAL COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pond R1?
Pond R1 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 Pond R1?
Pond R1 is owned by DECKER COAL COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pond R1 built?
Pond R1 was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Pond R1?
Pond R1 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pond R1?
Pond R1 has a dam height of 40 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.