Dead Horse Detention Dam

Montana — Valley County — WILLOW CK./MILK RIVER

Location

StateMontana
CountyValley
RiverWILLOW CK./MILK RIVER
Coordinates48.00935, -107.05968

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,024 ft
NID Storage247 acre-ft
Max Storage247 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 13, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
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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