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Mcgilla Gorilla #50, also known as Jerrys Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Lincoln, Montana.
This dam, completed in 1970, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 250 feet, it has a storage capacity of 124 acre-feet, making it a significant water resource in the area.
Situated on McGinnis Creek, Mcgilla Gorilla #50 is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam has a significant hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. Despite being a private structure, it plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the region.
Owned by a private entity, Mcgilla Gorilla #50 is a key component of the water infrastructure in Libby, Montana. With its earth dam type and storage capacity of 124 acre-feet, the dam provides essential water resources for fire protection, livestock, and small fish pond maintenance. Its location on McGinnis Creek makes it a vital asset for water management in the area, with the Montana DNRC overseeing its regulatory activities to ensure its safe operation and maintenance.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
MCGINNIS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
124 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
20 |
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Vermilion River
Willow Creek, Sec. 32, T24N, R29W To Noxon Reservoir, Sec. 14, T24N, R31W
East Fork Bull River, Headwaters, Sec. 13, T27N, R32W To Cabinet Mountains Wilderness Boundary, Sec. 3, T27N, R32W
Cabinet Mtns Wilderness Boundary, Sec. 3, T27N, R32W To Bull River, Sec. 12, T27N, R33W
Boundary Proposed Addition Cabinet Mtns Wilderness, Sec. To Cabinet Gorge Reservoir
Middle Fork Bull River, Sec. 9, T28N, R33W To Proposed Addition To Cabinet Mtns Wilderness, Sec. 12, T28N, R33W