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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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Fallon |
| Nearest City | Cabin Creek |
| River/Stream | Middle Fk. Cabin Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.58200, -104.31220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 405 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 405 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 302 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DON WYRICK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03796 |
| Federal ID | MT03796 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |