Lobella Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Lobella Detention Dam is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 483 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1994 |
| NID ID | MT00629 |
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
DOI BLM
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lobella Detention Dam?
Lobella Detention 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 Lobella Detention Dam?
Lobella Detention Dam is owned by DOI BLM (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lobella Detention Dam built?
Lobella Detention Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Lobella Detention Dam?
Lobella Detention 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.
When was Lobella Detention Dam last inspected?
Lobella Detention Dam was last inspected on July 24, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.