George Welch
George Welch is an earth dam located in Hill County, Montana, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About George Welch
The primary purpose of George Welch is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by G/l Vandesandt (private). It impounds the Roundup Coulee near Havre.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Hill |
| Nearest City | Havre |
| River/Stream | Roundup Coulee |
| Coordinates | 48.85770, -110.25540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | G/L VANDESANDT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00288 |
| Federal ID | MT00288 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |