Newlan Creek Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMontana
CountyMeagher
Nearest CityULM
River/StreamNEWLAN CREEK
Coordinates46.63630, -110.93760

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height131 ft
Dam Height112 ft
Dam Length850 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage15,600 acre-ft
Max Storage15,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage12,230 acre-ft
Surface Area317 acres
Drainage Area43 sq mi
Max Discharge4,260 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerNEWLAN CREEK WATER DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/17/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMT01596
Federal IDMT01596
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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