Circut Breaker is a privately owned earth dam located on TR-Eagle Creek in Chouteau, Montana.
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Built in 1920, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and creating a small fish pond. With a dam height of 10 feet and a length of 300 feet, Circut Breaker has a storage capacity of 98 acre-feet and a low hazard potential.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) in Montana, Circut Breaker is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. Although the dam's condition is currently not rated, it meets state jurisdiction and regulatory requirements for operation and safety. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps are not available, but it is categorized as having low hazard potential.
Located in Congressional District 00, Montana, Circut Breaker is part of the Omaha District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Despite being privately owned, the dam does not receive federal funding or oversight. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Circut Breaker an interesting structure that has stood the test of time since the early 20th century, contributing to local water management and conservation efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1920 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAGLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
98 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
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4290cfs |
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368cfs |
Teton River At Loma Mt
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30cfs |
Marias River Near Loma Mt
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335cfs |
Missouri River At Fort Benton Mt
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4720cfs |
Big Sandy Creek Near Havre Mt
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6cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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DARK BUTTE
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HOLE IN THE WALL REC SITE
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EAGLE CREEK REC SITE
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PABLO RAPIDS (LOWER SITE)
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MONROE ISLAND
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SLAUGHTER RIVER
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