Mcfarland-white
Mcfarland-white is an earth dam located in Wheatland County, Montana, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Mcfarland-white
The primary purpose of Mcfarland-white is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mcfarland White Ranch Inc (private). It impounds the Crooked Creek near Twodot.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 348 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Wheatland |
| Nearest City | Twodot |
| River/Stream | Crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.29370, -110.11920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 348 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 348 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 770 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MCFARLAND WHITE RANCH INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01546 |
| Federal ID | MT01546 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |