Band Aid

SAND CREEK· Roosevelt, Montana· Built 1913· Earth· 12 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Band Aid is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1913 and is 113 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 9.2% in MT)
Dam Length60 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)
NID IDMT03067

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

YOUNG C DETIENNE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Band Aid?

Band Aid 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 Band Aid?

Band Aid is owned by YOUNG C DETIENNE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Band Aid built?

Band Aid was completed in 1913, making it 113 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 Band Aid?

Band Aid 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 Band Aid?

Band Aid has a dam height of 12 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.