Widgeon Pond Dam
Widgeon Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Beaverhead County, Montana, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Widgeon Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Widgeon Pond Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Hackett Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 135 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,476 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/30/2018.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Beaverhead |
| River/Stream | Hackett Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.64667, -111.65500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,476 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,476 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 135 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,793 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00647 |
| Federal ID | MT00647 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |