Paint Rock #1
Paint Rock #1 is an earth dam located in Golden Valley County, Montana, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Paint Rock #1
The primary purpose of Paint Rock #1 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 Paint Rock Angus Ranch Inc (private). It impounds the Twin Coulee near Roundup.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Golden Valley |
| Nearest City | Roundup |
| River/Stream | Twin Coulee |
| Coordinates | 46.50620, -109.14590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | PAINT ROCK ANGUS RANCH INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02644 |
| Federal ID | MT02644 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |