Ix Ranch is an earth dam located in Chouteau County, Montana, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 46 ft46 ft tall and 510 ft long, taller than 91% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Ix Ranch
The primary purpose of Ix Ranch is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ix Ranch Co (private). It impounds the Birch Creek N near One.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 346 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 46 square miles. Completed in 1951, 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.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Chouteau |
| Nearest City | One |
| River/Stream | Birch Creek N |
| Coordinates | 48.02490, -109.62580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 346 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 346 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 328 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 46 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,250 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ix Ranch Co |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01248 |
| Federal ID | MT01248 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |