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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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Teton |
| River/Stream | Wolf Coulee |
| Coordinates | 47.75609, -112.35643 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 279 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 279 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 279 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TETON PRAIRIE LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03953 |
| Federal ID | MT03953 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |