Too Far Gone
Key Takeaway
Too Far Gone is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 18.8% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03255 |
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
SHIRLEY WULF_ET AL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Too Far Gone?
Too Far Gone 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 Too Far Gone?
Too Far Gone is owned by SHIRLEY WULF_ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Too Far Gone built?
Too Far Gone was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Too Far Gone?
Too Far Gone 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 Too Far Gone?
Too Far Gone has a dam height of 15 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.