Fresno Dam, Montana, USA

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Quick Facts About Fresno Dam

Location: Hill, Montana
Coordinates: 48.5995, -109.946
River: Milk River
Primary Purpose: Irrigation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1938
Dam Height: 111 ft (34 m)
Dam Length: 2,070 ft (631 m)
Dam Capacity: 229,288 acre-ft (282,822 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available

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Fresno Dam Information

Fresno Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 16 miles from Havre, Hill, Montana.

The dam, which is on the Milk River, was primarily built for Irrigation purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1938 and is currently owned by US Bureau of Reclamation.

Fresno Dam Structure

The Fresno Dam is approximately 2,070 feet (631 m) long, 111 feet (34 m) high and has a structural volume of 2,105,000 cubic yards (1,609,388 cubic metres).

Fresno Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 129,062 acre-ft (159,195 Ml) and maximum capacity of 229,288 acre-ft (282,822 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 9,043 acres (3,660 ha) and the total catchment area is 2,828 square miles (7,324 square kilometres).

Fresno Dam Spillway

The dam has a 210 feet (64 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 62000 cubic feet per second (1756 cubic metres per second).

Fresno Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Fresno Dam
Hill, Montana
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 111 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 2,070 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 229,288 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 2,828 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Fresno Dam Weather

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Fresno Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Fresno Dam?

Fresno Dam is in Montana.

In which county is the Fresno Dam?

Fresno Dam is in Hill County.

How high is the Fresno Dam?

Fresno Dam is 111 feet high.

How long is the Fresno Dam?

Fresno Dam is 2,070 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No 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

High

Dams 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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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