Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a length of 360 feet, with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock, or a small fish pond. The dam has a storage capacity of 78 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.94 square miles, with a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated."
Situated on TR-PARSON CREEK in the city of SAVAGE, Hamster is regulated by the DNRC and falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Montana. It has state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, ensuring its compliance with safety standards. Although the dam has not been rated for condition assessment, it serves as a vital resource for fire protection and stock management in the area.
With a spillway width of 90 feet and a maximum discharge of 900 cubic feet per second, Hamster is equipped to handle potential overflow events with minimal risk. While it has not been assigned an Emergency Action Plan or undergone recent risk assessments, its low hazard potential indicates a stable and safe structure for supporting water resource management in the region.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
360 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PARSON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
0.94 |
Nid Storage |
78 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
23 |
Seasonal Comparison
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Dam Data Reference
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.
Hamster