Mussigbrod Lake Dam
Mussigbrod Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Beaverhead County, Montana, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Mussigbrod Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mussigbrod Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Blanch Buck (private). It impounds the Mussigbrod Creek near Melrose.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 109 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/27/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Beaverhead |
| Nearest City | Melrose |
| River/Stream | Mussigbrod Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.78950, -113.61480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 824 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 109 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,370 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BLANCH BUCK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 08/27/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00184 |
| Federal ID | MT00184 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |