Springdale #4 is a private irrigation dam located in Meagher County, Montana, along the TR-South Fork Smith River.
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Built in 1938, this earth dam stands at a height of 25.8 feet and has a storage capacity of 353 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 235 acre-feet, the dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation in the region. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has been rated as having a moderate risk level (3).
Owned privately and regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Springdale #4 is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway that is 90 feet wide. The dam has not been inspected or assessed for condition, but it is currently considered to be in a not rated condition. While there are no emergency action plans in place or inundation maps prepared for the dam, the risk management measures are not specified. With its location in the Walla Walla District and under the jurisdiction of Montana, Springdale #4 offers a glimpse into the important role of irrigation infrastructure in the state's water resource management.
Year Completed |
1938 |
Dam Length |
1410 |
Dam Height |
25.8 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SOUTH FORK SMITH RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
27 |
Hydraulic Height |
21.8 |
Nid Storage |
353 |
Structural Height |
25.8 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
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