Taylor Fish (Fergus)
Key Takeaway
Taylor Fish (Fergus) is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 63.5% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | MT00939 |
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
WYTANA PROPERTIES L.P.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Taylor Fish (Fergus)?
Taylor Fish (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 Taylor Fish (Fergus)?
Taylor Fish (Fergus) is owned by WYTANA PROPERTIES L.P. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Taylor Fish (Fergus) built?
Taylor Fish (Fergus) was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Taylor Fish (Fergus)?
Taylor Fish (Fergus) serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Taylor Fish (Fergus)?
Taylor Fish (Fergus) has a dam height of 22 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.