Crow #2
Key Takeaway
Crow #2 is classified as significant hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is fire protection. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 82.7% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MT02706 |
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
LARRY PAWLOWSKI
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Crow #2?
Crow #2 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 Crow #2?
Crow #2 is owned by LARRY PAWLOWSKI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crow #2 built?
Crow #2 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Crow #2?
Crow #2 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 Crow #2?
Crow #2 has a dam height of 30 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.