Vr-72 Dam
Vr-72 Dam is a gravity dam located in Valley County, Montana, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Vr-72 Dam
The primary purpose of Vr-72 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Rock Ck./milk River near Hinsdale.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 571 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 51 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 756 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/22/2020.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Valley |
| Nearest City | Hinsdale |
| River/Stream | Rock Ck./milk River |
| Coordinates | 48.74710, -107.14795 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 571 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 756 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 756 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00758 |
| Federal ID | MT00758 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |