Big Bucks #5
Key Takeaway
Big Bucks #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 | 22 ft (taller than 63.5% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | MT02137 |
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
L B BINION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Big Bucks #5?
Big Bucks #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 Big Bucks #5?
Big Bucks #5 is owned by L B BINION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Bucks #5 built?
Big Bucks #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 Big Bucks #5?
Big Bucks #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 Big Bucks #5?
Big Bucks #5 has a dam height of 22 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.