Adams, L. (fergus)
Adams, L. (fergus) is an earth dam located in Fergus County, Montana, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Adams, L. (fergus)
The primary purpose of Adams, L. (fergus) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Charles W. Owen (private). It impounds the Bear Creek near Mosby.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,547 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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 | Fergus |
| Nearest City | Mosby |
| River/Stream | Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.27660, -108.77380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,547 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,547 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 792 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CHARLES W. OWEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01059 |
| Federal ID | MT01059 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |