South Fork Detention Dam

Prairie County, Montana (near GLENDIVE)

River/Stream: CHERRY CK./YELLOWSTONE RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
28 ft
Dam Length
730 ft
Reservoir Storage
520 acre-ft
Year Completed
1964
Primary Purpose
Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2020-07-24

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MT00660
State
Montana (MT)
Coordinates
46.88331, -105.67106
Age
62 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.