Tarawa Retention Dam
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Phillips |
| Nearest City | HINSDALE |
| River/Stream | COTTONWOOD CK./MILK RIVER |
| Coordinates | 48.72231, -108.04656 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,025 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |