Scheffer (missoula)
Scheffer (missoula) is an earth dam located in Missoula County, Montana, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Scheffer (missoula)
The primary purpose of Scheffer (missoula) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bw Management, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr-sixmile Creek near Alberton.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 208 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, 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 | Missoula |
| Nearest City | Alberton |
| River/Stream | Tr-sixmile Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.05545, -114.36526 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 62 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BW MANAGEMENT, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01363 |
| Federal ID | MT01363 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |