Wapiti Dam
Wapiti Dam is a gravity dam located in Phillips County, Montana, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wapiti Dam
The primary purpose of Wapiti 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 Telegraph Ck./missouri River near Fort Peck.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 374 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Phillips |
| Nearest City | Fort Peck |
| River/Stream | Telegraph Ck./missouri River |
| Coordinates | 47.74457, -107.90916 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 374 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03937 |
| Federal ID | MT03937 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |