Fort Belknap No. 16
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 Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | MT02919 |
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
Not Listed
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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.