Bar 69 #5
Key Takeaway
Bar 69 #5 is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 82.7% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | MT02518 |
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
BAR 69 CATTLE CO
Private
Nearby Dams
Bar 69 #6
Rosebud, MT
Low Hazard 25 ftGuthridge
Rosebud, MT
Low Hazard 30 ftBs Kincheloe #7
Rosebud, MT
Low Hazard 14 ftBar 69 #4
Rosebud, MT
Low Hazard 30 ftKesterson #2
Rosebud, MT
Low Hazard 18 ftKesterson #1
Rosebud, MT
Low Hazard 18 ftJennaway #1
Musselshell, MT
Low Hazard 16 ftMelstone Detention Dam
Musselshell, MT
High HazardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Bar 69 #5?
Bar 69 #5 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 Bar 69 #5?
Bar 69 #5 is owned by BAR 69 CATTLE CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bar 69 #5 built?
Bar 69 #5 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Bar 69 #5?
Bar 69 #5 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 Bar 69 #5?
Bar 69 #5 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.