Hewitt Dam

Phillips County, Montana

River/Stream: HEWITT LAKE COULEE

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
10 ft
Dam Length
1,180 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,250 acre-ft
Year Completed
1938
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
6,240 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2020-09-23

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MT00640
State
Montana (MT)
Coordinates
48.54000, -107.58167
Age
88 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.