Turner is an earth dam located in Liberty County, Montana, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 400 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 Turner
The primary purpose of Turner is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Robert Turner (private). It impounds the Laird Creek near Gildford.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1962. That was over 64 years ago.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Liberty |
| Nearest City | Gildford |
| River/Stream | Laird Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.95440, -110.94880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 216 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Robert Turner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1962 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00313 |
| Federal ID | MT00313 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |