Quick (L.)
Key Takeaway
Quick (L.) is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 82.7% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | MT01108 |
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
FLOYD YARGER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Quick (L.)?
Quick (L.) 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 (L.)?
Quick (L.) is owned by FLOYD YARGER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Quick (L.) built?
Quick (L.) was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 (L.)?
Quick (L.) 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 (L.)?
Quick (L.) has a dam height of 30 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.