Davis Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Powell County, Montana, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 38 ft38 ft tall and 320 ft long, taller than 84% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Davis Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Davis Creek Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Joseph Eve & Meleanie Vankoten-eve (private). It impounds the Davis Creek near Helmville.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/28/2023.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Powell |
| Nearest City | Helmville |
| River/Stream | Davis Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.71390, -112.73030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Joseph Eve & Meleanie Vankoten-eve |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01378 |
| Federal ID | MT01378 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |