Sibra
Sibra is an earth dam located in Chouteau County, Montana, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sibra
The primary purpose of Sibra is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by William A Sibre (private). It impounds the Tr-little Sandy Creek near Hole-in-the-wall Landingrec.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 2,570 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 235 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 | Chouteau |
| Nearest City | Hole-in-the-wall Landingrec |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.12540, -110.10310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WILLIAM A SIBRE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01255 |
| Federal ID | MT01255 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |