Fred Burr Lake (granite)
Fred Burr Lake (granite) is an earth dam located in Granite County, Montana, built in 1930. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fred Burr Lake (granite)
The primary purpose of Fred Burr Lake (granite) is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Philipsburg (local government). It impounds the Fred Burr Creek near Philipsburg.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 267 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 130 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,900 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/11/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Montana dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Granite |
| Nearest City | Philipsburg |
| River/Stream | Fred Burr Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.30957, -113.17506 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 267 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,730 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 130 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOWN OF PHILIPSBURG |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03744 |
| Federal ID | MT03744 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |