Coffee Cake Dam
Key Takeaway
Coffee Cake Dam is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 15.6% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03452 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GEORGE R. TODD
Private
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Coffee Cake Dam?
Coffee Cake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Coffee Cake Dam?
Coffee Cake Dam is owned by GEORGE R. TODD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Coffee Cake Dam built?
Coffee Cake Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Coffee Cake Dam?
Coffee Cake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Coffee Cake Dam?
Coffee Cake Dam has a dam height of 14 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.