Row
Key Takeaway
Row is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 44.5% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | MT01300 |
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
G BARTHELMESS RANCH CORP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Row?
Row 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 Row?
Row is owned by G BARTHELMESS RANCH CORP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Row built?
Row was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Row?
Row 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 Row?
Row has a dam height of 20 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.