Lang Corners

TR-COTTONWOOD CREEK· Phillips, Montana· Built 1952· Earth· 8 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Lang Corners is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.5% in MT)
Dam Length100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)
NID IDMT03197

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

J LANG FARMS INCORP.

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lang Corners?

Lang Corners 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 Lang Corners?

Lang Corners is owned by J LANG FARMS INCORP. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lang Corners built?

Lang Corners was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Lang Corners?

Lang Corners 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 Lang Corners?

Lang Corners has a dam height of 8 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.