Yellow Water Main Dam

Petroleum County, Montana (near MOSBY)

River/Stream: YELLOW WATER CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
37 ft
Dam Length
1,695 ft
Reservoir Storage
6,695 acre-ft
Year Completed
1938
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
3,900 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-10-25

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MT00012
State
Montana (MT)
Coordinates
46.90230, -108.47120
Age
88 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.