Whitetail (Meagher)
Key Takeaway
Whitetail (Meagher) is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 82.7% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | MT01122 |
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
RAY JR. & BARBARA J. RUSSELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whitetail (Meagher)?
Whitetail (Meagher) 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 Whitetail (Meagher)?
Whitetail (Meagher) is owned by RAY JR. & BARBARA J. RUSSELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whitetail (Meagher) built?
Whitetail (Meagher) was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Whitetail (Meagher)?
Whitetail (Meagher) 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 Whitetail (Meagher)?
Whitetail (Meagher) has a dam height of 30 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.