Bar 69 #6
Bar 69 #6 is an earth dam located in Rosebud County, Montana, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bar 69 #6
The primary purpose of Bar 69 #6 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 Bar 69 Cattle Co (private). It impounds the West Muggins Creek near Hysham.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Rosebud |
| Nearest City | Hysham |
| River/Stream | West Muggins Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.53400, -107.62140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | BAR 69 CATTLE CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02519 |
| Federal ID | MT02519 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |