Arthun Dam

Arthun Dam is an earth dam located in Park County, Montana, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Arthun Dam

The primary purpose of Arthun Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Len Arthun (private). It impounds the Ut Antelope Creek near Clyde Park.

The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 155 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 186 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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.

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Significant Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMontana
CountyPark
Nearest CityClyde Park
River/StreamUt Antelope Creek
Coordinates45.92647, -110.63894

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length155 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage186 acre-ft
Max Storage186 acre-ft
Normal Storage89 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge200 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerLEN ARTHUN
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT00331
Federal IDMT00331
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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