Spring Creek Irrigation (Fergus)
Key Takeaway
Spring Creek Irrigation (Fergus) is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 36.9% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 125 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | MT00145 |
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
JOHN R. JAMES W. HUGHES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Spring Creek Irrigation (Fergus)?
Spring Creek Irrigation (Fergus) 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 Spring Creek Irrigation (Fergus)?
Spring Creek Irrigation (Fergus) is owned by JOHN R. JAMES W. HUGHES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Spring Creek Irrigation (Fergus) built?
Spring Creek Irrigation (Fergus) was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Spring Creek Irrigation (Fergus)?
Spring Creek Irrigation (Fergus) 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 Spring Creek Irrigation (Fergus)?
Spring Creek Irrigation (Fergus) has a dam height of 18 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.