Pishkun Dike 7
Pishkun Dike 7 is an earth dam located in Teton County, Montana, built in 1931. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Pishkun Dike 7
The primary purpose of Pishkun Dike 7 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bureau Of Reclamation (federal). It impounds the Deep Creek Tr near Choteau.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,550 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 46,670 acre-feet. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/19/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Montana dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Teton |
| Nearest City | Choteau |
| River/Stream | Deep Creek Tr |
| Coordinates | 47.67680, -112.50420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46,670 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46,670 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46,670 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,550 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00575 |
| Federal ID | MT00575S006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |