Monida Creek #1 Du Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Monida Creek #2 Du Dam Peru
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Monida Creek #1 Du Dam, located in Lima, Montana, is a Federal-owned structure managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
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Summary
Built in 2003, this gravity dam serves the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond along the Monida Creek. With a hydraulic height of 8 feet and a structural height of 10 feet, the dam has a length of 1034 feet and a storage capacity of 124 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is rated as having a poor condition assessment, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential upgrades. The risk assessment for the dam is categorized as very high, emphasizing the importance of proper risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. With limited information available on its current condition assessment date and emergency action plan status, there is a need for continued monitoring and evaluation of this essential water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
2003 |
Dam Length |
1034 |
River Or Stream |
MONIDA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
45 |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
124 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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.
Monida Creek #1 Du Dam