Fowler Dam #2 (pondera) is an earth dam located in Pondera County, Montana, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 1,320 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Fowler Dam #2 (pondera)
The primary purpose of Fowler Dam #2 (pondera) is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Orcutt Ranch Co (private). It impounds the Fowler Coulee near Loma.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,320 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Pondera |
| Nearest City | Loma |
| River/Stream | Fowler Coulee |
| Coordinates | 48.21300, -111.60580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Orcutt Ranch Co |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01124 |
| Federal ID | MT01124 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |