Vr-2 Detention Dam
Vr-2 Detention Dam is a gravity dam located in Valley County, Montana, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Vr-2 Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Vr-2 Detention Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Brazil Ck./milk River near Glasgow.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 212 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,276 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/23/2020.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Valley |
| Nearest City | Glasgow |
| River/Stream | Brazil Ck./milk River |
| Coordinates | 48.16321, -107.04180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,276 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,276 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 212 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00739 |
| Federal ID | MT00739 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |