Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam is classified as high hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 529 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 318 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,435 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | MT00808 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DOI BLM
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam?
Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam?
Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam is owned by DOI BLM (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam built?
Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam?
Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
When was Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam last inspected?
Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam was last inspected on July 20, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.