Palm Ranch #2
Palm Ranch #2 is an earth dam located in Fallon County, Montana, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Palm Ranch #2
The primary purpose of Palm Ranch #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Palm Ranch Co (private). It impounds the Tr-milk Creek near Ismay.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 139 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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 | Ismay |
| River/Stream | Tr-milk Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.16950, -104.60240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PALM RANCH CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02772 |
| Federal ID | MT02772 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |