Carter Pond, Lower (fergus)
Carter Pond, Lower (fergus) is an earth dam located in Fergus County, Montana, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Carter Pond, Lower (fergus)
The primary purpose of Carter Pond, Lower (fergus) is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Clark E Carter (private). It impounds the Tr-burnett Creek near Lewistown.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 273 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Fergus |
| Nearest City | Lewistown |
| River/Stream | Tr-burnett Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.14170, -109.42900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 141 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | CLARK E CARTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00940 |
| Federal ID | MT00940 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |