Volf, C.
Volf, C. is an earth dam located in Wheatland County, Montana, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Volf, C.
The primary purpose of Volf, C. is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John B. Volf (private). It impounds the Tr-ross Fork Creek near Hedgesville.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 | Wheatland |
| Nearest City | Hedgesville |
| River/Stream | Tr-ross Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.68720, -109.66100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN B. VOLF |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00535 |
| Federal ID | MT00535 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |