St. Mary Canal Siphons Failure Updated Information
June 18, 2024
June 18, 2024
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release:
BABB, Montana-- On June 17, 2024, both St. Mary River siphons experienced structural failures outside Babb, Montana. The breach caused substantial water discharge, affecting the surrounding areas. The breach led to severe erosion, resulting in washout areas at the breach site, impacting the hill and concrete footings holding the pipes. Water flows are expected to con . . .
BABB, Montana-- On June 17, 2024, both St. Mary River siphons experienced structural failures outside Babb, Montana. The breach caused substantial water discharge, affecting the surrounding areas. The breach led to severe erosion, resulting in washout areas at the breach site, impacting the hill and concrete footings holding the pipes. Water flows are expected to con . . .