Black Coulee Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMontana
CountyBlaine
River/StreamWEST BRANCH BLACK COULEE
Coordinates48.69833, -108.39333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length1,330 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,398 acre-ft
Max Storage1,398 acre-ft
Normal Storage581 acre-ft
Surface Area173 acres
Drainage Area12 sq mi
Max Discharge2,010 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/25/2012
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT00627
Federal IDMT00627
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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