Pear Lake Dam
Montana — Beaverhead County — BIRCH CREEK
Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Beaverhead |
| River | BIRCH CREEK |
| Coordinates | 45.42518, -112.99112 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 397 ft |
| NID Storage | 481 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 481 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | September 18, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1904 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | BEAVERHEAD WATER CO |
| Other Name | Pear Lake |
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.