Bill Christensen Dam
Bill Christensen Dam is an earth dam located in Sanders County, Montana, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bill Christensen Dam
The primary purpose of Bill Christensen Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bill Christensen (private). It impounds the Tr-little Bitterroot River near Dixon.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,337 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/01/1980. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Sanders |
| Nearest City | Dixon |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Bitterroot River |
| Coordinates | 47.59320, -114.51620 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,337 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BILL CHRISTENSEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03837 |
| Federal ID | MT03837 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |