Target Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Target Detention Dam is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 1,575 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 619 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 97 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | MT00709 |
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 Target Detention Dam?
Target 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 Target Detention Dam?
Target Detention Dam is owned by DOI BLM (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Target Detention Dam built?
Target Detention Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Target Detention Dam?
Target 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 Target Detention Dam last inspected?
Target Detention Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.