Sour Apple
Key Takeaway
Sour Apple is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 82.7% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03378 |
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 H JACKSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sour Apple?
Sour Apple 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 Sour Apple?
Sour Apple is owned by DONALD H JACKSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sour Apple built?
Sour Apple was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Sour Apple?
Sour Apple 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 Sour Apple?
Sour Apple 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.