Standley Irrigation Dam
Standley Irrigation Dam is an earth dam located in Teton County, Montana, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Standley Irrigation Dam
The primary purpose of Standley Irrigation Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Douglas G. Standley (private). It impounds the Tr-teton River near Collins.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Teton |
| Nearest City | Collins |
| River/Stream | Tr-teton River |
| Coordinates | 47.65690, -112.52190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DOUGLAS G. STANDLEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03828 |
| Federal ID | MT03828 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |