Walker #2 (Dawson)
Key Takeaway
Walker #2 (Dawson) is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.4% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | MT00798 |
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
ROLAND J WALKER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Walker #2 (Dawson)?
Walker #2 (Dawson) 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 Walker #2 (Dawson)?
Walker #2 (Dawson) is owned by ROLAND J WALKER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Walker #2 (Dawson) built?
Walker #2 (Dawson) was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Walker #2 (Dawson)?
Walker #2 (Dawson) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Walker #2 (Dawson)?
Walker #2 (Dawson) has a dam height of 11 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.