Deadmans Basin Dam
Montana — Wheatland County — TR-MUSSELSHELL RIVER
Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Wheatland |
| River | TR-MUSSELSHELL RIVER |
| Coordinates | 46.33960, -109.40850 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,490 ft |
| NID Storage | 100,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,120 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 1, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1941 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | STATE WATER PROJECTS |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.