Deadmans Basin Water Supply Canal Storage Reservoir #5
Deadmans Basin Water Supply Canal Storage Reservoir #5 is an earth dam located in Wheatland County, Montana. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Deadmans Basin Water Supply Canal Storage Reservoir #5
The primary purpose of Deadmans Basin Water Supply Canal Storage Reservoir #5 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 State Water Projects (state). It impounds the Tr-musselshell River near Ryegate.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet.
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.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Wheatland |
| Nearest City | Ryegate |
| River/Stream | Tr-musselshell River |
| Coordinates | 46.35830, -109.53160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | STATE WATER PROJECTS |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03861 |
| Federal ID | MT03861 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |