South Fork Detention Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMontana
CountyPrairie
Nearest CityGLENDIVE
River/StreamCHERRY CK./YELLOWSTONE RIVER
Coordinates46.88331, -105.67106

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height28 ft
Dam Length730 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage520 acre-ft
Max Storage520 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerDOI BLM
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection07/24/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT00660
Federal IDMT00660
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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