Bison Bone Retention Dam

Montana — Phillips County — BEAUCHAMP CK./MISSOURI RIVER (

Location

StateMontana
CountyPhillips
RiverBEAUCHAMP CK./MISSOURI RIVER (
Coordinates47.80192, -108.28131

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length900 ft
NID Storage476 acre-ft
Max Storage476 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 10, 2011
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
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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