Cow Creek is an earth dam located in Blaine County, Montana. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 43 ft43 ft tall, taller than 89% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 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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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Blaine |
| River/Stream | Cow Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.08598, -109.28960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,299 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Bill Cowen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03959 |
| Federal ID | MT03959 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |