Tarawa Retention Dam

Montana — Phillips County — COTTONWOOD CK./MILK RIVER

Location

StateMontana
CountyPhillips
RiverCOTTONWOOD CK./MILK RIVER
Coordinates48.72231, -108.04656

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,025 ft
NID Storage56 acre-ft
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 1, 2017
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1947
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerDOI BLM

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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