Winifred, North

Winifred, North is an earth dam located in Fergus County, Montana, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Winifred, North

The primary purpose of Winifred, North is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ed And Connie Heggem (private). It impounds the Tr-dog Creek near Winifred.

The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 820 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 465 acre-feet. 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.

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Significant Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMontana
CountyFergus
Nearest CityWinifred
River/StreamTr-dog Creek
Coordinates47.56540, -109.39310

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length820 ft
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage465 acre-ft
Max Storage465 acre-ft
Normal Storage312 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerED AND CONNIE HEGGEM
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT00091
Federal IDMT00091
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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