Spun

Spun is an earth dam located in Cascade County, Montana, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Spun

The primary purpose of Spun is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Vonne Hall (private). It impounds the Tr-missouri River near Ulm.

The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 80 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 248 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.

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Significant Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMontana
CountyCascade
Nearest CityUlm
River/StreamTr-missouri River
Coordinates47.37000, -111.76360

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length80 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage248 acre-ft
Max Storage248 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerVONNE HALL
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT03299
Federal IDMT03299
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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