Missouri Wolf

TR-WOLF CREEK· Judith Basin, Montana· Built 1950· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Missouri Wolf is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 31.7% in MT)
Dam Length525 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage188 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDMT03456

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

CLIFFORD A. EDWARDS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Missouri Wolf?

Missouri Wolf 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 Missouri Wolf?

Missouri Wolf is owned by CLIFFORD A. EDWARDS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Missouri Wolf built?

Missouri Wolf was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Missouri Wolf?

Missouri Wolf serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Missouri Wolf?

Missouri Wolf has a dam height of 16 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.