Terry
Terry is an earth dam located in Blaine County, Montana, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Terry
The primary purpose of Terry 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 Savoy Creek near Dodson.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 184 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. 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 | Blaine |
| Nearest City | Dodson |
| River/Stream | Savoy Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.62190, -108.60220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DUANE SKOYEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03011 |
| Federal ID | MT03011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |