Weaver Dam
Key Takeaway
Weaver Dam is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 70.3% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | MT00166 |
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
WILLIAM W. & EDWARD I. WEAVER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Weaver Dam?
Weaver 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 Weaver Dam?
Weaver Dam is owned by WILLIAM W. & EDWARD I. WEAVER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Weaver Dam built?
Weaver Dam 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 Weaver Dam?
Weaver Dam 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 Weaver Dam?
Weaver Dam has a dam height of 25 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.