Basin Creek Dam #2
Basin Creek Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Silver Bow County, Montana, built in 1907. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Basin Creek Dam #2
The primary purpose of Basin Creek Dam #2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Butte-silver Bow (local government). It impounds the Basin Creek near Butte.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 290 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1907, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/01/2019.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Silver Bow |
| Nearest City | Butte |
| River/Stream | Basin Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.83930, -112.52610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 370 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BUTTE-SILVER BOW |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00868 |
| Federal ID | MT00868 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |