Gordon Cattle Company #3

IVANS COULEE· Blaine, Montana· Built 1945· Earth· 30 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Gordon Cattle Company #3 is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 82.7% in MT)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage53 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Year Completed1945 (81 years old)
NID IDMT03108

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

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

Ownership

GORDON CATTLE CO

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gordon Cattle Company #3?

Gordon Cattle Company #3 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 Gordon Cattle Company #3?

Gordon Cattle Company #3 is owned by GORDON CATTLE CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Gordon Cattle Company #3 built?

Gordon Cattle Company #3 was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Gordon Cattle Company #3?

Gordon Cattle Company #3 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 Gordon Cattle Company #3?

Gordon Cattle Company #3 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.

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.