Cochrane

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMontana
CountyCascade
Nearest CityFort Benton
River/StreamMissouri River
Coordinates47.55290, -111.14900

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height105 ft
Dam Height100 ft
Dam Length856 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,464 acre-ft
Normal Storage8,464 acre-ft
Surface Area249 acres
Drainage Area23,270 sq mi
Max Discharge140,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerNorthWestern Energy
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/12/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMT00556
Federal IDMT00556
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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