Barrett, J. Dam
Barrett, J. Dam is an earth dam located in Beaverhead County, Montana, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Barrett, J. Dam
The primary purpose of Barrett, J. Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mike Barrett (private). It impounds the Rape Creek near Grant.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 1,750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 158 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Beaverhead |
| Nearest City | Grant |
| River/Stream | Rape Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.99852, -113.19586 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MIKE BARRETT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00056 |
| Federal ID | MT00056 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |