Mountain Ben

Powell County, Montana (near Deer Lodge)

River/Stream: Dempsey Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
9 ft
Dam Length
125 ft
Reservoir Storage
77 acre-ft
Year Completed
1920
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
60 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not Available

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MT01139
State
Montana (MT)
Coordinates
46.33320, -113.02364
Age
106 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.