Physic Creek
Physic Creek is an earth dam located in Custer County, Montana, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Physic Creek
The primary purpose of Physic Creek is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Haughian Livestock Co (private). It impounds the Physic Creek near Terry.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 529 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 27 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 | Custer |
| Nearest City | Terry |
| River/Stream | Physic Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.75710, -105.65560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 529 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 529 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 271 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HAUGHIAN LIVESTOCK CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00215 |
| Federal ID | MT00215 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |