David Drum #3
David Drum #3 is an earth dam located in Phillips County, Montana, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About David Drum #3
The primary purpose of David Drum #3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by American Prairie Reserve (private). It impounds the Beaver Creek near Malta.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 189 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 181 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Phillips |
| Nearest City | Malta |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.98144, -107.91184 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 181 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,600 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | American Prairie Reserve |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02914 |
| Federal ID | MT02914 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |