Smith (madison)
Smith (madison) is an earth dam located in Silver Bow County, Montana, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Smith (madison)
The primary purpose of Smith (madison) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by State Of Montana, D.n.r.c., W.r.d. (state). It impounds the Camp Creek near Butte.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Silver Bow |
| Nearest City | Butte |
| River/Stream | Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.65084, -112.62480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | State Of Montana, D.N.R.C., W.R.D. |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00375 |
| Federal ID | MT00375 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |