Ford Irrigation
Ford Irrigation is an earth dam located in Fergus County, Montana, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ford Irrigation
The primary purpose of Ford Irrigation is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bar Ok Ranch Co (private). It impounds the Tr-taffy Creek near No Town.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Fergus |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Tr-taffy Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.69710, -109.19300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BAR OK RANCH CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00179 |
| Federal ID | MT00179 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |