Fort Belknap No. 16

Phillips, Montana· Built 1937· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Fort Belknap No. 16 is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 34.9% in MT)
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)
NID IDMT02919

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: No

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fort Belknap No. 16?

Fort Belknap No. 16 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 Fort Belknap No. 16?

Fort Belknap No. 16 is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Fort Belknap No. 16 built?

Fort Belknap No. 16 was completed in 1937, making it 89 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Fort Belknap No. 16?

Fort Belknap No. 16 has a dam height of 17 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.