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Braun, located in Chouteau, Montana, is a private earth dam constructed in 1948 by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. This dam on Spring Coulee has a height of 20 feet and a length of 368 feet, providing a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 14.06 square miles and a maximum discharge of 792 cubic feet per second, R.E. Braun serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, R.E. Braun is not currently rated for its condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 90 feet and is under the regulatory jurisdiction of the DNRC in Montana. The location of the dam, in the Congressional District 00 of Montana, falls under the oversight of Congressman Greg Gianforte (R). Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find R.E. Braun to be an intriguing element in the local water infrastructure, providing valuable insights into dam construction and management practices in the region.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
368 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
SPRING COULEE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
14.06 |
Nid Storage |
94 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
Missouri River At Virgelle Mt
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4290cfs |
Teton River At Loma Mt
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30cfs |
Marias River Near Loma Mt
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335cfs |
Missouri River At Fort Benton Mt
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4720cfs |
Marias River Near Chester Mt
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249cfs |
Big Sandy Creek Near Havre Mt
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6cfs |
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Coal Banks Landing
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BLACK BLUFF RAPIDS
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LITTLE SANDY COULEE REC SITE
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WOOD BOTTOM RECREATION AREA
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Wood Bottom Recreation Area - UMRBNM
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WOOD BOTTOM
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