Whatshisname
Key Takeaway
Whatshisname is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1909 and is 117 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 31.7% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03134 |
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
WALTER NEWTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whatshisname?
Whatshisname 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 Whatshisname?
Whatshisname is owned by WALTER NEWTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whatshisname built?
Whatshisname was completed in 1909, making it 117 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 Whatshisname?
Whatshisname 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 Whatshisname?
Whatshisname has a dam height of 16 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.