Baba Blacksheep
Key Takeaway
Baba Blacksheep is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1903 and is 123 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 61.7% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03418 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
FRITZ W OSTERMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Baba Blacksheep?
Baba Blacksheep 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 Baba Blacksheep?
Baba Blacksheep is owned by FRITZ W OSTERMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Baba Blacksheep built?
Baba Blacksheep was completed in 1903, making it 123 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 Baba Blacksheep?
Baba Blacksheep 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 Baba Blacksheep?
Baba Blacksheep 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.