Blomquist Reservoir
Blomquist Reservoir is an earth dam located in Beaverhead County, Montana, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Blomquist Reservoir
The primary purpose of Blomquist Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gary E Smith (private). It impounds the Cave Gulch near Twin Bridges.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,320 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 285 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Beaverhead |
| Nearest City | Twin Bridges |
| River/Stream | Cave Gulch |
| Coordinates | 45.34577, -112.65232 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GARY E SMITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03324 |
| Federal ID | MT03324 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |