Drag Creek Retention Dam

Montana — Petroleum County — DRAG CK./MUSSELSHELL RIVER

Location

StateMontana
CountyPetroleum
RiverDRAG CK./MUSSELSHELL RIVER
Coordinates47.38766, -108.13172

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length760 ft
NID Storage413 acre-ft
Max Storage413 acre-ft
Surface Area49 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 9, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
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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