Saylor
Saylor is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Montana, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Saylor
The primary purpose of Saylor is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Irven L Saylor (private). It impounds the Lone Tree Creek near Jordan.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Garfield |
| Nearest City | Jordan |
| River/Stream | Lone Tree Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.36670, -107.41270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | IRVEN L SAYLOR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01086 |
| Federal ID | MT01086 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |