Springdale
Springdale is an earth dam located in Meagher County, Montana, built in 1932. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Springdale
The primary purpose of Springdale is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Springdale Colony Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-cook Creek near Great Falls.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 124 acre-feet. Completed in 1932, 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 | Meagher |
| Nearest City | Great Falls |
| River/Stream | Tr-cook Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.48720, -111.03930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SPRINGDALE COLONY INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01114 |
| Federal ID | MT01114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |