South. Fork Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
South. Fork Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 1,010 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | MT00809 |
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 South. Fork Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam?
South. Fork Dry Blood Creek 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 South. Fork Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam?
South. Fork Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam is owned by DOI BLM (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was South. Fork Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam built?
South. Fork Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 South. Fork Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam?
South. Fork Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
When was South. Fork Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam last inspected?
South. Fork Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam was last inspected on November 9, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.