Chambers
Chambers is an earth dam located in Valley County, Montana, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Chambers
The primary purpose of Chambers is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jesse Lacock, Jr (private). It impounds the Tr-rock Creek near Hinsdale.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 891 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Valley |
| Nearest City | Hinsdale |
| River/Stream | Tr-rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.91190, -106.85700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 891 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 891 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JESSE LACOCK, JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00992 |
| Federal ID | MT00992 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |