Ruff Creek Retention Dam

McCone County, Montana (near WOLFPOINT)

River/Stream: PRAIRE ELK CK./MISSOURI RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
26 ft
Dam Length
715 ft
Reservoir Storage
87 acre-ft
Year Completed
2003
Primary Purpose
Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2019-07-24

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MT00649
State
Montana (MT)
Coordinates
47.76745, -105.93280
Age
23 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.