Wilson #1 (toole)

Wilson #1 (toole) is an earth dam located in Toole County, Montana, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialLowFailure would cause limited damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height20 ft
Built193591 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 20 ft
20 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

20 ft tall and 280 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 Wilson #1 (toole)

The primary purpose of Wilson #1 (toole) is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Blanche T Wilson (private). It impounds the Tr-marias near No Town.

The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. 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.

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Location

StateMontana
CountyToole
Nearest CityNo Town
River/StreamTr-marias
Coordinates48.41580, -111.73230

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length280 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage62 acre-ft
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerBlanche T Wilson
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT00387
Federal IDMT00387
More InfoState Dam Safety Program