Pipe Organ Du Dam
Pipe Organ Du Dam is a gravity dam located in Beaverhead County, Montana, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pipe Organ Du Dam
The primary purpose of Pipe Organ Du 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 Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Beaverhead River near Barrets.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 2,173 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/24/2017.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Beaverhead |
| Nearest City | Barrets |
| River/Stream | Beaverhead River |
| Coordinates | 45.07800, -112.79432 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,173 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03871 |
| Federal ID | MT03871 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |