Higgins Brothers #1 is an earth dam located in Meagher County, Montana, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 900 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Higgins Brothers #1
The primary purpose of Higgins Brothers #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Barry Hedrich (private). It impounds the Sixteenmile Creek near Ringling.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 860 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/10/1979. That was over 47 years ago.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Meagher |
| Nearest City | Ringling |
| River/Stream | Sixteenmile Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.29190, -110.73870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 860 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 860 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 408 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 259 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Barry Hedrich |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00030 |
| Federal ID | MT00030 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |