Gutshot Detention Dam

Valley County, Montana (near NASHUA)

River/Stream: WILLOW CK./MILK RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type

Gravity

Height

38 ft

Dam Length

2,061 ft

Reservoir Storage

3,327 acre-ft

Year Completed

1965

Primary Purpose

Flood Risk Reduction

Owner Type

Federal

Max Discharge

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Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2009-08-29

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: MT00733
State: Montana (MT)
Coordinates: 47.95976, -106.92453
Age: 61 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.