Bar V #1 is an earth dam located in Big Horn County, Montana, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 400 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Bar V #1
The primary purpose of Bar V #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Padlock Ranch (private). It impounds the Ash Creek near Ranchester Wy.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 285 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 | Big Horn |
| Nearest City | Ranchester Wy |
| River/Stream | Ash Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.00297, -107.10855 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Padlock Ranch |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02198 |
| Federal ID | MT02198 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |