Mera
Mera is an earth dam located in Beaverhead County, Montana, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mera
The primary purpose of Mera is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bobb Creek Cattle Assoc (private). It impounds the Rock Creek near Dillon.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, 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 | Dillon |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.90244, -112.18924 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BOBB CREEK CATTLE ASSOC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03405 |
| Federal ID | MT03405 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |