Bailer Dam
Bailer Dam is a gravity dam located in Dawson County, Montana. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bailer Dam
Bailer Dam is a dam in Dawson, Montana. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Unnamed Drainage.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/05/2018.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Dawson |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Drainage |
| Coordinates | 46.91694, -104.73974 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/05/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03125 |
| Federal ID | MT03125 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |