Paint Rock #1

TWIN COULEE· Golden Valley, Montana· Built 1972· Earth· 20 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Paint Rock #1 is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 44.5% in MT)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage122 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDMT02644

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

PAINT ROCK ANGUS RANCH INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Paint Rock #1?

Paint Rock #1 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 Paint Rock #1?

Paint Rock #1 is owned by PAINT ROCK ANGUS RANCH INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Paint Rock #1 built?

Paint Rock #1 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Paint Rock #1?

Paint Rock #1 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 Paint Rock #1?

Paint Rock #1 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.