Cow Creek

COW CREEK· Blaine, Montana· Earth· 43 ft tall
Significant Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Cow Creek is classified as significant hazard in Montana. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 43 ft (taller than 95.6% in MT)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.8K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.3K acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDMT03959

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DNRC

Ownership

BILL COWEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cow Creek?

Cow Creek 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 Cow Creek?

Cow Creek is owned by BILL COWEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Cow Creek?

Cow Creek serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Cow Creek?

Cow Creek has a dam height of 43 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.