Coal Creek Detention Dam

Prairie County, Montana (near GLENDIVE)

River/Stream: COAL CK./YELLOWSTONE RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
31 ft
Dam Length
1,191 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,391 acre-ft
Year Completed
1963
Primary Purpose
Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2020-07-24

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
MT00657
State
Montana (MT)
Coordinates
46.84696, -105.22980
Age
63 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.