Summary
Completed in 2003, this gravity dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond maintenance. With a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 67.54 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 17.1 acres. Situated on Sunday Creek and the Yellowstone River, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, Trail Creek Retention Dam undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam, built with buttress and stone core types, stands at a length of 894 feet. It is designed to withstand the demands of its primary purposes while also contributing to the overall ecological balance of the region. With its strategic location and efficient design, Trail Creek Retention Dam exemplifies responsible water resource management and climate-conscious infrastructure development in Montana.
Year Completed |
2003 |
Dam Length |
894 |
River Or Stream |
SUNDAY CK./YELLOWSTONE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
17.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
67.54 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
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Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Trail Creek Retention Dam