Cain
Cain is an earth dam located in Sweet Grass County, Montana, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cain
The primary purpose of Cain is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Quentin Indreland (private). It impounds the Tenmile Creek near Greycliff.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 | Sweet Grass |
| Nearest City | Greycliff |
| River/Stream | Tenmile Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.97972, -109.93008 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | QUENTIN INDRELAND |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00379 |
| Federal ID | MT00379 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |