Hanson Creek Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMontana
CountyFergus
Nearest CityLEWISTOWN
River/StreamHANSON CREEK
Coordinates46.99900, -109.33620

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height72 ft
Dam Height61 ft
Dam Length759 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage860 acre-ft
Max Storage860 acre-ft
Normal Storage180 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge14,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF LEWISTOWN
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/15/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMT01570
Federal IDMT01570
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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