B&a Hammond #2
B&a Hammond #2 is an earth dam located in Big Horn County, Montana, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About B&a Hammond #2
The primary purpose of B&a Hammond #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bert/arlene Hammond (private). It impounds the Tullock Creek near Bighorn.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 147 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 | Big Horn |
| Nearest City | Bighorn |
| River/Stream | Tullock Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.94181, -107.31500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BERT/ARLENE HAMMOND |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01861 |
| Federal ID | MT01861 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |