Second Telegraph
Key Takeaway
Second Telegraph is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.2% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03224 |
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
ROBERT H FRYE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Second Telegraph?
Second Telegraph 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 Second Telegraph?
Second Telegraph is owned by ROBERT H FRYE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Second Telegraph built?
Second Telegraph 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 Second Telegraph?
Second Telegraph 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 Second Telegraph?
Second Telegraph has a dam height of 12 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.