Br-8 Retention Dam

Blaine County, Montana (near CHINOOK)

River/Stream: REDROCK COULEE/MILK RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
417 ft
Reservoir Storage
54 acre-ft
Year Completed
1936
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2017-10-24

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MT00777
State
Montana (MT)
Coordinates
48.69118, -109.42684
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.