Schoolhouse #5
Key Takeaway
Schoolhouse #5 is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 15.6% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MT02947 |
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
DAVID G DRUM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Schoolhouse #5?
Schoolhouse #5 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 Schoolhouse #5?
Schoolhouse #5 is owned by DAVID G DRUM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Schoolhouse #5 built?
Schoolhouse #5 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Schoolhouse #5?
Schoolhouse #5 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Schoolhouse #5?
Schoolhouse #5 has a dam height of 14 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.