Located in Carter County, Montana, Dye #1 is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1918 by the USDA NRCS.
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This dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management. Situated on the TR-Hay Creek, this dam has a height of 24 feet and a length of 400 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.09 square miles.
With a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, Dye #1 is state-regulated by the DNRC and subject to regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 75 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 750 cubic feet per second. Although the condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are yet to be updated.
Despite its age, Dye #1 continues to play a crucial role in water resource management in the region, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining aging infrastructure for climate resilience and water security. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate action can appreciate the intricate details and regulatory framework surrounding this historic earth dam in the picturesque landscape of Montana.
Year Completed |
1918 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HAY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
0.09 |
Nid Storage |
91 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
24 |