Deadmans Basin Dike

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMontana
CountyWheatland
Nearest CityRYEGATE
River/StreamTR-MUSSELSHELL RIVER
Coordinates46.33870, -109.40896

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length2,950 ft
Year Completed1941 (85 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage34,000 acre-ft
Max Storage34,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage10,800 acre-ft
Surface Area2,120 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge1,080 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerSTATE WATER PROJECTS
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/01/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMT00522
Federal IDMT00011S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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