Salsbury (richland) is an earth dam located in Richland County, Montana, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 790 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 Salsbury (richland)
The primary purpose of Salsbury (richland) is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Edger E Salsbury (private). It impounds the East Redwater Creek near Poplar.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 790 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 158 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Richland |
| Nearest City | Poplar |
| River/Stream | East Redwater Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.68720, -104.82530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 565 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Edger E Salsbury |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00353 |
| Federal ID | MT00353 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |