Cowpath Dam

Toole County, Montana (near SHELBY)

River/Stream: TR-MARIAS RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
65 ft
Dam Length
1,425 ft
Reservoir Storage
940 acre-ft
Year Completed
1967
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
3,150 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-06-08

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MT03203
State
Montana (MT)
Coordinates
48.51911, -111.84878
Age
59 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.