Maddox Ranch Corporation #1
Maddox Ranch Corporation #1 is an earth dam located in Blaine County, Montana, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Maddox Ranch Corporation #1
The primary purpose of Maddox Ranch Corporation #1 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 Maddox Ranch Co (private). It impounds the Lodge Creek near Chinook.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 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 | Chinook |
| River/Stream | Lodge Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.61980, -109.26000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MADDOX RANCH CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03344 |
| Federal ID | MT03344 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |