Torger Dam
Key Takeaway
Torger Dam is classified as significant hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 36.9% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | MT02235 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DAVID W. & DIANNE J. COLLINS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Torger Dam?
Torger Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Torger Dam?
Torger Dam is owned by DAVID W. & DIANNE J. COLLINS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Torger Dam built?
Torger Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Torger Dam?
Torger Dam 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 Torger Dam?
Torger Dam 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.