5Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Broadwater County, Montana
Broadwater County has 5 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Broadwater County is 79 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Broadwater Dam at 50 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwater Dam | High | Satisfactory | 50 | Hydroelectric | 1940 |
| Potter Irrigation (broadwater) | Low | Not assessed | 28 | Irrigation | 1953 |
| Plunket Lake | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Irrigation | 1920 |
| Duck Fields | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Irrigation | 1960 |
| Townsend Sewage Lagoon | Low | Not assessed | 9 | Water Supply | 1962 |