Boot Lake Dam

Montana — Beaverhead County — BIRCH CREEK

Location

StateMontana
CountyBeaverhead
RiverBIRCH CREEK
Coordinates45.43360, -112.97270

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length283 ft
NID Storage1,150 acre-ft
Max Storage1,150 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionSeptember 18, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1912
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBEAVERHEAD WATER CO
Other NameBoot Lake

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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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