Thirtymile Reservoir

Thirtymile Reservoir is a gravity dam located in Blaine County, Montana, built in 1933. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Thirtymile Reservoir

The primary purpose of Thirtymile Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jack Richman (private). It impounds the Thirtymile Creek near Savoy.

The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 40 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1933, 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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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMontana
CountyBlaine
Nearest CitySavoy
River/StreamThirtymile Creek
Coordinates48.51800, -108.74080

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length40 ft
Year Completed1933 (93 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerJACK RICHMAN
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT02534
Federal IDMT02534
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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