Misplaced Dam

Montana — Garfield County — LODGEPOLE CK./MUSSELSHELL RIVE

Location

StateMontana
CountyGarfield
RiverLODGEPOLE CK./MUSSELSHELL RIVE
Coordinates47.26099, -107.72069

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length395 ft
NID Storage73 acre-ft
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 13, 2015
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerDOI BLM

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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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