Iverson
Iverson is an earth dam located in Toole County, Montana, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Iverson
The primary purpose of Iverson is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Doris G Iverson (private). It impounds the Willow Creek near Galata.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 264 acre-feet. Completed in 1934, 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
| State | Montana |
| County | Toole |
| Nearest City | Galata |
| River/Stream | Willow Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.92770, -111.79310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DORIS G IVERSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00405 |
| Federal ID | MT00405 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |