Cowpath Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMontana
CountyToole
Nearest CitySHELBY
River/StreamTR-MARIAS RIVER
Coordinates48.51911, -111.84878

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height65 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length1,425 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage940 acre-ft
Max Storage940 acre-ft
Normal Storage190 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area520 sq mi
Max Discharge3,150 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF SHELBY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/08/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMT03203
Federal IDMT03203
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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