Wolery Waters is an earth dam located in Hill County, Montana, built in 1945. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 360 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 Wolery Waters
The primary purpose of Wolery Waters is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Adeline W Seuser (private). It impounds the Unnamed near Gildford.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, 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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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Hill |
| Nearest City | Gildford |
| River/Stream | Unnamed |
| Coordinates | 48.92120, -110.68450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Adeline W Seuser |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00294 |
| Federal ID | MT00294 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |