Waukena Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Waukena Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.2% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 115 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 58 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | MT00818 |
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
Burk Ranches Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Waukena Lake Dam?
Waukena Lake Dam 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 Waukena Lake Dam?
Waukena Lake Dam is owned by Burk Ranches Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Waukena Lake Dam built?
Waukena Lake Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Waukena Lake Dam?
Waukena Lake Dam 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 Waukena Lake Dam?
Waukena Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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.