Ice and Debris may cause Damage
From ASDSO Dam Safety Toolbox
Message: Don’t underestimate ice and its potential to damage gate structures.
Revision ID: 1492
Revision Date: 06/24/2022
Message: Don’t underestimate ice and its potential to damage gate structures.
Ice damaged this gate Meagher County Montana tower, eventually leading to gate failure and the inability to operate the reservoir
The dam owner needed to rely on a siphon to finish out the irrigation season
Another southwestern montana drop inlet damaged by ice.
Revision ID: 1492
Revision Date: 06/24/2022