Pluhar #1 is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Montana, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 990 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Pluhar #1
The primary purpose of Pluhar #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John J Pluhar (private). It impounds the Duck Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 990 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 285 acre-feet. Completed in 1946, 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 | Garfield |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Duck Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.08900, -106.52540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 990 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | John J Pluhar |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01559 |
| Federal ID | MT01559 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |