Blackfoot Detention Dam

Carter County, Montana (near MARMARTH, NORTH DAKOTA)

River/Stream: MIZPAH CK./POWDER RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
23 ft
Dam Length
3,600 ft
Reservoir Storage
707 acre-ft
Year Completed
1959
Primary Purpose
Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2010-08-30

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MT00611
State
Montana (MT)
Coordinates
45.68335, -104.52969
Age
67 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.