Sluggett #2
Sluggett #2 is an earth dam located in Fergus County, Montana, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sluggett #2
The primary purpose of Sluggett #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lester M Sluggett_jr (private). It impounds the Tr-blood Creek near Valentine.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 | Fergus |
| Nearest City | Valentine |
| River/Stream | Tr-blood Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.34800, -108.43920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 750 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LESTER M SLUGGETT_JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02589 |
| Federal ID | MT02589 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |