St. Mary Canal Siphon's Failure Updated Information
June 20, 2024
June 20, 2024
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- 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 siphon barrels experienced structural failures, located approximately 8 miles north of Babb, Montana. The breach caused severe erosion, resulting in washout areas at the breach site, impacting the hill and concrete footings holding the pipes. Diversions from the St. Mary River to the Milk River were stopped immed . . .
BABB, Montana -- On June 17, 2024, both St. Mary River siphon barrels experienced structural failures, located approximately 8 miles north of Babb, Montana. The breach caused severe erosion, resulting in washout areas at the breach site, impacting the hill and concrete footings holding the pipes. Diversions from the St. Mary River to the Milk River were stopped immed . . .