Bonhomme Dam
Bonhomme Dam is an earth dam located in Park County, Montana, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bonhomme Dam
The primary purpose of Bonhomme Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Pete Bonhomme (private). It impounds the Bull Run Creek near Springdale.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 | Park |
| Nearest City | Springdale |
| River/Stream | Bull Run Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.77792, -110.44292 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PETE BONHOMME |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03834 |
| Federal ID | MT03834 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |