Foss
Foss is an earth dam located in Richland County, Montana, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Foss
The primary purpose of Foss is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kenneth G Foss (private). It impounds the South Charlie Creek near Blair.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 | Richland |
| Nearest City | Blair |
| River/Stream | South Charlie Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.02260, -104.78160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KENNETH G FOSS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01511 |
| Federal ID | MT01511 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |