Brown Coulee (rosebud)
Brown Coulee (rosebud) is an earth dam located in Rosebud County, Montana, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Brown Coulee (rosebud)
The primary purpose of Brown Coulee (rosebud) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jack Galt (private). It impounds the Brown Coulee near Forsyth.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 778 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Rosebud |
| Nearest City | Forsyth |
| River/Stream | Brown Coulee |
| Coordinates | 46.65370, -107.05770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 778 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 778 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 506 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JACK GALT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00126 |
| Federal ID | MT00126 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |