Creedman Coulee Dam
Creedman Coulee Dam is an earth dam located in Hill County, Montana, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Creedman Coulee Dam
The primary purpose of Creedman Coulee Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Creedman Coulee.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,135 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 308 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 35 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/23/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Hill |
| River/Stream | Creedman Coulee |
| Coordinates | 48.96000, -109.75000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,135 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,041 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 308 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,783 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/23/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00642 |
| Federal ID | MT00642 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |