Garhart
Garhart is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Montana, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Garhart
The primary purpose of Garhart is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Helm Hereford Ranch (private). It impounds the Jones Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. Completed in 1946, 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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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Jones Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.17470, -106.26010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HELM HEREFORD RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02646 |
| Federal ID | MT02646 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |