Hand #3
Hand #3 is an earth dam located in Phillips County, Montana, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hand #3
The primary purpose of Hand #3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by American Prairie Reserve (private). It impounds the Beaver Creek near Saco.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 280 acre-feet. 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 | Phillips |
| Nearest City | Saco |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.98090, -107.94460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | American Prairie Reserve |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01337 |
| Federal ID | MT01337 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |