Meyer's Dam
Meyer's Dam is an earth dam located in Deer Lodge County, Montana, built in 1902. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Meyer's Dam
The primary purpose of Meyer's Dam 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 Atlantic Richfield Co (private). It impounds the Warm Springs Creek near West Valley.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet. Completed in 1902, the structure is over a century 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 | Deer Lodge |
| Nearest City | West Valley |
| River/Stream | Warm Springs Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.15381, -113.03765 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | ATLANTIC RICHFIELD CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03761 |
| Federal ID | MT03761 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |