Jakes Dam is an other dam located in Fergus County, Montana, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 718 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 Jakes Dam
The primary purpose of Jakes Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Doi BLM (federal).
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 718 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1946, 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 07/23/2019.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Fergus |
| Coordinates | 47.50762, -108.62428 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 718 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Doi BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/23/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00463 |
| Federal ID | MT00463 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |