Br-12 Retention Dam

Blaine County, Montana (near SAVOY)

River/Stream: FIFTEENMILE CK./MILK RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
23 ft
Dam Length
852 ft
Reservoir Storage
322 acre-ft
Year Completed
1936
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
6,350 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-07-21

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MT00041
State
Montana (MT)
Coordinates
48.69917, -109.03805
Age
90 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.