Wiggins #3 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Wiggins #2 Sharkey #1
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Wiggins #3 is a private irrigation dam located in Mosby, Montana, along the TR-Flatwillow Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1967 by USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at 19 feet high and spans 400 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 221 acre-feet for irrigation purposes. The dam is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, Wiggins #3 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam has a spillway width of 100 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 500 cubic feet per second. With a drainage area of 8.59 square miles, the dam serves as a vital water resource infrastructure for the surrounding agricultural community. While no emergency action plan or risk assessment has been documented for Wiggins #3, the dam continues to play a crucial role in sustaining the region's water supply for irrigation purposes.
Overall, Wiggins #3 is a significant irrigation structure that contributes to the water management efforts in Petroleum County, Montana. As a privately owned and state-regulated dam, it underscores the importance of proper maintenance and oversight to ensure the safety and reliability of water resources in the area. With a rich history dating back to the 1960s, Wiggins #3 remains a key component of the local irrigation system, supporting agricultural activities and enhancing water sustainability in the region.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FLATWILLOW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
8.59 |
Nid Storage |
221 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
19 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Wiggins #3