Fender Bender
Fender Bender is an earth dam located in Toole County, Montana, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fender Bender
The primary purpose of Fender Bender is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Helen J Holtz (private). It impounds the Willow Creek near Galata.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Toole |
| Nearest City | Galata |
| River/Stream | Willow Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.95190, -111.81840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | HELEN J HOLTZ |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03634 |
| Federal ID | MT03634 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |