Depression Detention Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMontana
CountyCarbon
Nearest CityBRIDGER
River/StreamS. Fork Bridger Creek
Coordinates45.19388, -108.81210

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height42 ft
Dam Length1,250 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage147 acre-ft
Max Storage147 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge8,910 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDOI BLM
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection07/09/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMT00606
Federal IDMT00606
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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