Black Coulee Dam

Montana — Blaine County — WEST BRANCH BLACK COULEE

Location

StateMontana
CountyBlaine
RiverWEST BRANCH BLACK COULEE
Coordinates48.69833, -108.39333

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length1,330 ft
NID Storage1,398 acre-ft
Max Storage1,398 acre-ft
Surface Area173 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 25, 2012
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

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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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