#6
#6 is an earth dam located in Blaine County, Montana, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About #6
The primary purpose of #6 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by E Hanging T Ranch Co. (private). It impounds the Box Elder Creek near Fort Belknap.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 247 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, 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 | Blaine |
| Nearest City | Fort Belknap |
| River/Stream | Box Elder Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.36930, -109.13950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 247 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 247 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 127 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | E HANGING T RANCH CO. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00227 |
| Federal ID | MT00227 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |