Morris #2 (toole)
Morris #2 (toole) is an earth dam located in Toole County, Montana, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Morris #2 (toole)
The primary purpose of Morris #2 (toole) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Turan C Morris, Estate Of (private). It impounds the Trail Creek near Galata.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 | Toole |
| Nearest City | Galata |
| River/Stream | Trail Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.80830, -111.32180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TURAN C MORRIS, ESTATE OF |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00411 |
| Federal ID | MT00411 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |