Antares

TR-BYRNE CREEK· Judith Basin, Montana· Built 1954· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Antares is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 82.7% in MT)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge70 cfs
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
NID IDMT01270

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

ANNA MAE HILL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Antares?

Antares 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 Antares?

Antares is owned by ANNA MAE HILL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Antares built?

Antares was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Antares?

Antares serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Antares?

Antares has a dam height of 30 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.