Gray 13

Cottonwood Creek N Fork· Rosebud, Montana· Built 1940· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Gray 13 is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 44.5% in MT)
Dam Length175 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage219 acre-ft
Normal Storage135 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDMT01969

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: No

Ownership

U.S. D.O.I. B.L.M.

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gray 13?

Gray 13 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 Gray 13?

Gray 13 is owned by U.S. D.O.I. B.L.M. (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Gray 13 built?

Gray 13 was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Gray 13?

Gray 13 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 Gray 13?

Gray 13 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.

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.