Towe Farms Inc #2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Towe Farms Inc #1 Lyle Nelson #6
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Towe Farms INC #2 is a privately owned dam located in McCone, Montana, along the TR-SOUTH FORK ROCK CREEK.
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Summary
Built in 1967 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a length of 500 feet. Its primary purposes include fire protection, stock, and small fish pond, with a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.55 square miles.
Managed by the DNRC and regulated at the state level, Towe Farms INC #2 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. While it has not been inspected recently, the dam is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 200 cubic feet per second and features a spillway width of 20 feet. With its location in a congressional district represented by Greg Gianforte, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Overall, Towe Farms INC #2 serves as a vital infrastructure for water storage and regulation in Montana, contributing to fire protection, livestock maintenance, and ecological conservation. With its historical significance dating back to the late 1960s, this dam represents a key component of the state's water management system, highlighting the importance of sustainable practices and proactive monitoring to ensure its long-term efficacy and safety. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Towe Farms INC #2 offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of human infrastructure and natural ecosystems in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SOUTH FORK ROCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
1.55 |
Nid Storage |
112 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Nelson Creek Near Van Norman Mt
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33cfs |
Milk River At Nashua Mt
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233cfs |
Redwater River At Circle Mt
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4cfs |
Missouri River Near Wolf Point Mt
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5020cfs |
Milk River At Tampico Mt
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123cfs |
Poplar River Near Poplar Mt
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28cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Rock Creek FAS
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McGuire Creek - Lake Fort Peck
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Nelson Creek - Fort Peck Lake
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Towe Farms Inc #2