Macdonald Pond Dam
Macdonald Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Beaverhead County, Montana, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Macdonald Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Macdonald Pond Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Elk Creek To Red Rock River.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 517 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/29/2018.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Beaverhead |
| River/Stream | Elk Creek To Red Rock River |
| Coordinates | 44.64834, -111.65000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 517 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 804 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03822 |
| Federal ID | MT03822 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |