Wolf Coulee Dam

Wolf Coulee Dam is an earth dam located in Teton County, Montana, built in 2004. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Wolf Coulee Dam

The primary purpose of Wolf Coulee Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Teton Prairie Llc (private). It impounds the Wolf Coulee.

The dam stands 38 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 279 acre-feet. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.

At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.

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Significant Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMontana
CountyTeton
River/StreamWolf Coulee
Coordinates47.75609, -112.35643

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage279 acre-ft
Max Storage279 acre-ft
Normal Storage279 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerTETON PRAIRIE LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT03953
Federal IDMT03953
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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