Yellow Water Main Dam
Montana — Petroleum County — YELLOW WATER CREEK
Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Petroleum |
| River | YELLOW WATER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 46.90230, -108.47120 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,695 ft |
| NID Storage | 6,695 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,695 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 490 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 25, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1938 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| 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.