Cow Creek

Cow Creek is an earth dam located in Blaine County, Montana. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Cow Creek

The primary purpose of Cow Creek is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Bill Cowen (private). It impounds the Cow Creek.

The dam stands 43 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,800 acre-feet.

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 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.

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Significant Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMontana
CountyBlaine
River/StreamCow Creek
Coordinates48.08598, -109.28960

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,800 acre-ft
Max Storage1,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,299 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerBILL COWEN
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT03959
Federal IDMT03959
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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