Yellow Water Dike

Montana, Petroleum County, YELLOW WATER CREEK

Location

StateMontana
CountyPetroleum
RiverYELLOW WATER CREEK
Coordinates46.90720, -108.48360

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length545 ft
NID Storage5,100 acre-ft
Max Storage5,100 acre-ft
Surface Area450 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 13, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeState
OwnerSTATE WATER PROJECTS

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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.

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