Homestead Retention Dam, located in Glendive, Montana, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and small fish pond management.
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Constructed in 1964 by the Bureau of Land Management, this gravity dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a hydraulic height of 16 feet. With a storage capacity of 440.03 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 29.35 acres and is situated on Cherry Creek near the Yellowstone River.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently deemed unsatisfactory, with a moderate risk level assigned. The last inspection in July 2019 revealed the need for improvements to meet safety guidelines. As a federal-owned structure, the Bureau of Land Management is responsible for its funding, design, construction, regulation, inspection, and operation. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of dams will find Homestead Retention Dam an intriguing case study in balancing multiple functions while ensuring safety and environmental stewardship.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
758 |
River Or Stream |
CHERRY CK./YELLOWSTONE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
29.35 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
440.03 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
Redwater River At Circle Mt
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1cfs |
Yellowstone River At Glendive Mt
|
6000cfs |
Powder River Near Locate Mt
|
231cfs |
Yellowstone River At Miles City Mt
|
8100cfs |
Tongue River At Miles City Mt
|
263cfs |
Nelson Creek Near Van Norman Mt
|
33cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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HOMESTEAD RESERVOIR
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SILVERTIP RESERVOIR
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REUKAUF RESERVOIR
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