Tow, Wilfred
Tow, Wilfred is an earth dam located in Hill County, Montana, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tow, Wilfred
The primary purpose of Tow, Wilfred is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by U.s. D.o.i. B.i.a. (rocky Boy Reservation) (federal). It impounds the Gravel Coulee near Laredo.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Hill |
| Nearest City | Laredo |
| River/Stream | Gravel Coulee |
| Coordinates | 48.42837, -109.89574 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,810 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | U.S. D.O.I. B.I.A. (Rocky Boy Reservation) |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00248 |
| Federal ID | MT00248 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |