Monida Creek #1 Du Dam

MONIDA CREEK· Beaverhead, Montana· Built 2003· Gravity·
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Monida Creek #1 Du Dam is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Length1,034 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage124 acre-ft
Normal Storage124 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Year Completed2003 (23 years old)
Year Modified2003
NID IDMT03869

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
Last Inspection: October 24, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

DOI BLM

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Monida Creek #1 Du Dam?

Monida Creek #1 Du 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 Monida Creek #1 Du Dam?

Monida Creek #1 Du Dam is owned by DOI BLM (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Monida Creek #1 Du Dam built?

Monida Creek #1 Du Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Monida Creek #1 Du Dam?

Monida Creek #1 Du Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Monida Creek #1 Du Dam last inspected?

Monida Creek #1 Du Dam was last inspected on October 24, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.