Needle Butte Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Needle Butte Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 82.7% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | MT00058 |
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
KILLEN LAND & LIVESTOCK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Needle Butte Reservoir?
Needle Butte Reservoir 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 Needle Butte Reservoir?
Needle Butte Reservoir is owned by KILLEN LAND & LIVESTOCK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Needle Butte Reservoir built?
Needle Butte Reservoir was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Needle Butte Reservoir?
Needle Butte Reservoir 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.
How tall is Needle Butte Reservoir?
Needle Butte Reservoir has a dam height of 30 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.