Wyrick

Wyrick is an earth dam located in Fallon County, Montana, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Wyrick

The primary purpose of Wyrick is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Don Wyrick (private). It impounds the Middle Fk. Cabin Creek near Cabin Creek.

The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 405 acre-feet. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMontana
CountyFallon
Nearest CityCabin Creek
River/StreamMiddle Fk. Cabin Creek
Coordinates46.58200, -104.31220

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage405 acre-ft
Max Storage405 acre-ft
Normal Storage302 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerDON WYRICK
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT03796
Federal IDMT03796
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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