Hofer 1
Hofer 1 is an earth dam located in Liberty County, Montana, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hofer 1
The primary purpose of Hofer 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hofer Bros. (private). It impounds the Snow Coulee.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Liberty |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Snow Coulee |
| Coordinates | 48.80500, -111.26880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 313 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HOFER BROS. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01583 |
| Federal ID | MT01583 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |