Sparrow Slough Dam
Sparrow Slough Dam is an earth dam located in Beaverhead County, Montana, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sparrow Slough Dam
The primary purpose of Sparrow Slough Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Sparrow Slough.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,690 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 68 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 378 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/28/2018.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Beaverhead |
| River/Stream | Sparrow Slough |
| Coordinates | 44.62000, -111.79000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,690 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 378 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 378 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 68 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 34 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03825 |
| Federal ID | MT03825 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |