Sand Creek Du Dam
Sand Creek Du Dam is a gravity dam located in Beaverhead County, Montana, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sand Creek Du Dam
The primary purpose of Sand Creek 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 Sand Creek near Lima.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 830 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 160 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 373 acre-feet. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Beaverhead |
| Nearest City | Lima |
| River/Stream | Sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.62445, -112.18110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 373 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 373 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 373 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 160 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03872 |
| Federal ID | MT03872 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |