Burns Dam
Burns Dam is an earth dam located in Sweet Grass County, Montana, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Burns Dam
The primary purpose of Burns Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Robert H Burns (private). It impounds the Beley Ditch near Big Timber.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 645 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Sweet Grass |
| Nearest City | Big Timber |
| River/Stream | Beley Ditch |
| Coordinates | 45.89230, -110.02320 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 645 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROBERT H BURNS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00377 |
| Federal ID | MT00377 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |