Benson

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMontana
CountyBeaverhead
Nearest CityTWIN BRIDGES
River/StreamHOFFMAN GULCH
Coordinates45.16112, -112.48663

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage107 acre-ft
Max Storage107 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge260 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerRONALD A BENSON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT00036
Federal IDMT00036
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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