Bear Creek Reservoir Center Dam
Key Takeaway
Bear Creek Reservoir Center Dam is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.4% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 549 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 470 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 80 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03950 |
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
CHARLES W. OWEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bear Creek Reservoir Center Dam?
Bear Creek Reservoir Center Dam 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 Bear Creek Reservoir Center Dam?
Bear Creek Reservoir Center Dam is owned by CHARLES W. OWEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bear Creek Reservoir Center Dam built?
Bear Creek Reservoir Center Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Bear Creek Reservoir Center Dam?
Bear Creek Reservoir Center Dam 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 Bear Creek Reservoir Center Dam?
Bear Creek Reservoir Center Dam has a dam height of 11 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.