Binion #3
Binion #3 is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Montana, built in 1945. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Binion #3
The primary purpose of Binion #3 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by L B Binion (private). It impounds the Jones Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 243 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Jones Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.36120, -106.77620 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | L B BINION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01079 |
| Federal ID | MT01079 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |