Pluhar #2
Pluhar #2 is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Montana, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pluhar #2
The primary purpose of Pluhar #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John J Pluhar (private). It impounds the Hay Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 | Garfield |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Hay Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.07370, -106.52680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN J PLUHAR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01560 |
| Federal ID | MT01560 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |