Curran-barrett #1
Curran-barrett #1 is an earth dam located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Curran-barrett #1
The primary purpose of Curran-barrett #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Michael D Curran (private). It impounds the Tr-dearborn River near Hardy.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 40 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Lewis and Clark |
| Nearest City | Hardy |
| River/Stream | Tr-dearborn River |
| Coordinates | 47.15690, -112.08180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MICHAEL D CURRAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03290 |
| Federal ID | MT03290 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |