Mothershead, R.
Mothershead, R. is an earth dam located in McCone County, Montana, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mothershead, R.
The primary purpose of Mothershead, R. is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by P Mothershead, Robert C Inc (private). It impounds the Dry Ash Creek near Circle.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Montana |
| County | McCone |
| Nearest City | Circle |
| River/Stream | Dry Ash Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.31740, -105.64610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | P MOTHERSHEAD, ROBERT C INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01279 |
| Federal ID | MT01279 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |