Cool Cotton
Key Takeaway
Cool Cotton is classified as significant hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is fire protection. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 44.5% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | MT00278 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
P WILDHORSE TRAIL FARMING CO.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cool Cotton?
Cool Cotton is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cool Cotton?
Cool Cotton is owned by P WILDHORSE TRAIL FARMING CO. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cool Cotton built?
Cool Cotton was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Cool Cotton?
Cool Cotton 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 Cool Cotton?
Cool Cotton has a dam height of 20 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.