Wild Horse Dam Pd

INTERMITTENT· Phillips, Montana· Gravity·
Low Hazard Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Wild Horse Dam Pd is classified as low hazard in Montana.

Physical Details

Dam Length1,794 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage1.8K acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area252 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDMT01312

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

DOI BLM

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wild Horse Dam Pd?

Wild Horse Dam Pd 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 Wild Horse Dam Pd?

Wild Horse Dam Pd is owned by DOI BLM (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

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.