Morris #1 (toole)
Morris #1 (toole) is an earth dam located in Toole County, Montana, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Morris #1 (toole)
The primary purpose of Morris #1 (toole) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Turan C Morris, Estate Of (private). It impounds the Tr-trail Creek near No Town.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, 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.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Toole |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Tr-trail Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.88310, -111.29530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TURAN C MORRIS, ESTATE OF |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00413 |
| Federal ID | MT00413 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |