Trudell #1

Trudell #1 is an earth dam located in Richland County, Montana, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialLowFailure would cause limited damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height10 ft
Built195571 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 10 ft
10 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

10 ft tall and 375 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 Trudell #1

The primary purpose of Trudell #1 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Dennis/russell Trudell (private). It impounds the Otis Creek near Mohly.

The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 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.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Location

StateMontana
CountyRichland
Nearest CityMohly
River/StreamOtis Creek
Coordinates48.00310, -104.28120

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length375 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage94 acre-ft
Max Storage94 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerDennis/russell Trudell
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT02469
Federal IDMT02469
More InfoState Dam Safety Program