Big Jugs, a privately owned earth dam located in Laredo, Montana, was designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1960 for multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management.
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Situated on TR-Big Sandy Creek, this dam has a height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 2.37 square miles. With a low hazard potential and not yet rated in terms of condition assessment, Big Jugs remains a key water resource in the region.
Operated and regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), the dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its integrity and safety. Despite not having a spillway type specified, the dam is equipped with a spillway width of 30 feet to manage potential excess water flows. With a maximum discharge capacity of 94 cubic feet per second, Big Jugs plays a crucial role in water management for the surrounding area, particularly during times of fire protection and livestock watering needs.
Located in Hill County, Montana, Big Jugs is managed by private owners and continues to support the local community's water resource needs. With its strategic placement along TR-Big Sandy Creek and its multi-purpose design, the dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and sustainable development practices in the region.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BIG SANDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
2.37 |
Nid Storage |
59 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
Big Sandy Creek Near Havre Mt
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6cfs |
Milk River At Havre Mt
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42cfs |
Clear Creek Near Chinook Mt
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21cfs |
Missouri River At Virgelle Mt
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4290cfs |
Battle Creek Near Chinook Mt
|
12cfs |
Teton River At Loma Mt
|
30cfs |
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