Dougcliff Reservoir
Dougcliff Reservoir is an earth dam located in Teton County, Montana, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dougcliff Reservoir
The primary purpose of Dougcliff Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dessie Walter (private). It impounds the Tr-dog Creek near Chouteau.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 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 | Teton |
| Nearest City | Chouteau |
| River/Stream | Tr-dog Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.80940, -112.37690 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DESSIE WALTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03707 |
| Federal ID | MT03707 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |