Ward Dam
Ward Dam is a gravity dam located in Valley County, Montana, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ward Dam
The primary purpose of Ward Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Porcupine Ck./missouri River near Nashua.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 130 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 849 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/22/2020.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Valley |
| Nearest City | Nashua |
| River/Stream | Porcupine Ck./missouri River |
| Coordinates | 48.67170, -106.62041 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,410 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 849 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 849 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 130 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT04008 |
| Federal ID | MT04008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |