Prairie Nest Ranch 4
Key Takeaway
Prairie Nest Ranch 4 is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 80.9% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 704 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 444 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | MT00853 |
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
PRAIRIE NEST RANCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Prairie Nest Ranch 4?
Prairie Nest Ranch 4 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 Prairie Nest Ranch 4?
Prairie Nest Ranch 4 is owned by PRAIRIE NEST RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Prairie Nest Ranch 4 built?
Prairie Nest Ranch 4 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Prairie Nest Ranch 4?
Prairie Nest Ranch 4 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 Prairie Nest Ranch 4?
Prairie Nest Ranch 4 has a dam height of 28 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.