B and B Fish Pond

BISON CREEK· Jefferson, Montana· Built 1947· Earth· 8 ft tall

Key Takeaway

B and B Fish Pond is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.5% in MT)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)
NID IDMT03754

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

JOHN/VINCE CAPP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of B and B Fish Pond?

B and B Fish Pond 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 B and B Fish Pond?

B and B Fish Pond is owned by JOHN/VINCE CAPP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was B and B Fish Pond built?

B and B Fish Pond was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 B and B Fish Pond?

B and B Fish Pond 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 B and B Fish Pond?

B and B Fish Pond has a dam height of 8 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.