Quick, Floyd #1
Key Takeaway
Quick, Floyd #1 is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 79.3% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | MT00919 |
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
DONALD QUICK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Quick, Floyd #1?
Quick, Floyd #1 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 Quick, Floyd #1?
Quick, Floyd #1 is owned by DONALD QUICK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Quick, Floyd #1 built?
Quick, Floyd #1 was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Quick, Floyd #1?
Quick, Floyd #1 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 Quick, Floyd #1?
Quick, Floyd #1 has a dam height of 27 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.