Thompson Creek Dam(proposed)
Thompson Creek Dam(proposed) is an earth dam located in Carter County, Montana. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Thompson Creek Dam(proposed)
The primary purpose of Thompson Creek Dam(proposed) 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 Charles Oleson (private). It impounds the Thompson Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet.
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 | Carter |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Thompson Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.34530, -104.06920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | CHARLES OLESON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03802 |
| Federal ID | MT03802 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |