Spring Creek Irrigation (fergus)
Spring Creek Irrigation (fergus) is an earth dam located in Fergus County, Montana, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Spring Creek Irrigation (fergus)
The primary purpose of Spring Creek Irrigation (fergus) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John R. James W. Hughes (private). It impounds the Spring Creek near Mosby.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 216 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 | Fergus |
| Nearest City | Mosby |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.81460, -108.69590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 125 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN R. JAMES W. HUGHES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00145 |
| Federal ID | MT00145 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |