Peet Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Beaverhead County, Montana. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 43 ft43 ft tall and 250 ft long, taller than 89% 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 Peet Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Peet 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 Matador Cattle Co. (private). It impounds the Peet Creek near Lima.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles.
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.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Beaverhead |
| Nearest City | Lima |
| River/Stream | Peet Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.57917, -112.06727 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Matador Cattle Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03815 |
| Federal ID | MT03815 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |