Landers #1
Landers #1 is an earth dam located in Park County, Montana, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Landers #1
The primary purpose of Landers #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Landers Hereford (private). It impounds the Tr-muddy Creek near Wilsall.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,060 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, 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 | Park |
| Nearest City | Wilsall |
| River/Stream | Tr-muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.02575, -110.72352 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,060 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LANDERS HEREFORD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03757 |
| Federal ID | MT03757 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |