Torger Dam is an earth dam located in Petroleum County, Montana, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 200 ft long. 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 Torger Dam
The primary purpose of Torger Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by David W. & Dianne J. Collins (private). It impounds the Tr-dovetail Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 308 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Petroleum |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-dovetail Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.33130, -108.30390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | David W. & Dianne J. Collins |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02235 |
| Federal ID | MT02235 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |