Soda Creek is an earth dam located in Carter County, Montana, built in 1937. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 500 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Soda Creek
The primary purpose of Soda Creek is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lester Phillipi (private). It impounds the Soda Creek near Albion.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,104 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Carter |
| Nearest City | Albion |
| River/Stream | Soda Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.32500, -104.82260 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 436 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Lester Phillipi |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00903 |
| Federal ID | MT00903 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |