Peace Pond
Peace Pond is an earth dam located in Ravalli County, Montana, built in 1960. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Peace Pond
The primary purpose of Peace Pond is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bonnie Williford (private). It impounds the Offstream Of Eightmile Creek near Missoula.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 2,300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 11/05/2021.
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 | Ravalli |
| Nearest City | Missoula |
| River/Stream | Offstream Of Eightmile Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.63780, -114.00860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 362 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BONNIE WILLIFORD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03826 |
| Federal ID | MT03826 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |