Norwegian Creek Dam
Norwegian Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Montana, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Norwegian Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Norwegian Creek Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Barry L Rice (private). It impounds the Norwegian Placer Gulch near Willow Creek.
The dam stands 85 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,910 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/21/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
At 85 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Willow Creek |
| River/Stream | Norwegian Placer Gulch |
| Coordinates | 45.61720, -111.78670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,910 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,910 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,510 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BARRY L RICE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01271 |
| Federal ID | MT01271 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |