Dead Horse Detention Dam
Dead Horse Detention Dam is a gravity dam located in Valley County, Montana, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dead Horse Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Dead Horse Detention Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Willow Ck./milk River near Nashua.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,024 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 246 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/13/2019.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Valley |
| Nearest City | Nashua |
| River/Stream | Willow Ck./milk River |
| Coordinates | 48.00935, -107.05968 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,024 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00700 |
| Federal ID | MT00700 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |