Tomeyer #1
Tomeyer #1 is an earth dam located in Toole County, Montana, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tomeyer #1
The primary purpose of Tomeyer #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by State Of Montana, D.n.r.c., T.l.m.d. (state). It impounds the West Fork Willow Creek near Devon.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century 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 | Toole |
| Nearest City | Devon |
| River/Stream | West Fork Willow Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.46460, -111.48670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | STATE OF MONTANA, D.N.R.C., T.L.M.D. |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01382 |
| Federal ID | MT01382 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |