Three Forks
Key Takeaway
Three Forks is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 34.9% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | MT01451 |
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
A SCHIFFER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Three Forks?
Three Forks 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 Three Forks?
Three Forks is owned by A SCHIFFER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Three Forks built?
Three Forks was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Three Forks?
Three Forks 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 Three Forks?
Three Forks has a dam height of 17 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.