71 Ranch (Bassett)

REGNAL COULEE· Rosebud, Montana· Built 1971· Earth· 21 ft tall

Key Takeaway

71 Ranch (Bassett) is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 61.7% in MT)
Dam Length476 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage298 acre-ft
Normal Storage132 acre-ft
Drainage Area39 sq mi
Max Discharge1,200 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDMT00064

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DNRC

Ownership

LOUISE R GALT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of 71 Ranch (Bassett)?

71 Ranch (Bassett) is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates 71 Ranch (Bassett)?

71 Ranch (Bassett) is owned by LOUISE R GALT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was 71 Ranch (Bassett) built?

71 Ranch (Bassett) was completed in 1971, making it 55 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of 71 Ranch (Bassett)?

71 Ranch (Bassett) serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is 71 Ranch (Bassett)?

71 Ranch (Bassett) has a dam height of 21 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.