Shotgun Creek Dike #3 is an earth dam located in Roosevelt County, Montana, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall. 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 Shotgun Creek Dike #3
Shotgun Creek Dike #3 is a dam in Roosevelt, Montana. The dam is owned by State Water Projects (state). It impounds the Shotgun Creek.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,371 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Roosevelt |
| River/Stream | Shotgun Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.18025, -104.22228 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,371 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,371 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,371 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | State Water Projects |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03957 |
| Federal ID | MT03957 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |