Bowman Lake 1
Bowman Lake 1 is an earth dam located in Powell County, Montana, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bowman Lake 1
The primary purpose of Bowman Lake 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by J. B. Jones (private). It impounds the Tr- Racetrack Creek near Deer Lodge.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 | Powell |
| Nearest City | Deer Lodge |
| River/Stream | Tr- Racetrack Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.31244, -113.02218 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | J. B. Jones |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01237 |
| Federal ID | MT01237 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |