Sam
Sam is an earth dam located in Blaine County, Montana, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sam
The primary purpose of Sam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Duane Skoyen (private). It impounds the Tr-savoy Creek near Dodson.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 526 acre-feet. 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 | Blaine |
| Nearest City | Dodson |
| River/Stream | Tr-savoy Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.61170, -108.60670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 526 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 526 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DUANE SKOYEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03010 |
| Federal ID | MT03010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |