H A Wyrick #1
H A Wyrick #1 is an earth dam located in Fallon County, Montana, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About H A Wyrick #1
The primary purpose of H A Wyrick #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Harold Wyrick (private). It impounds the Pennel Creek near Mildred.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 | Fallon |
| Nearest City | Mildred |
| River/Stream | Pennel Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.46690, -104.45070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HAROLD WYRICK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02767 |
| Federal ID | MT02767 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |