Monida Creek #1 Du Dam
Monida Creek #1 Du Dam is a gravity dam located in Beaverhead County, Montana, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Monida Creek #1 Du Dam
The primary purpose of Monida Creek #1 Du Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Monida Creek near Lima.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,034 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 124 acre-feet. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/24/2017.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Beaverhead |
| Nearest City | Lima |
| River/Stream | Monida Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.61619, -112.26895 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,034 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03869 |
| Federal ID | MT03869 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |