Towe Farms Inc #4 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Towe Farms INC #4 is a privately owned earth dam in McCone, Montana, designed by USDA NRCS to serve multiple purposes including fire protection, stock water supply, and small fish pond.
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Summary
Completed in 1970, the dam has a height of 20 feet and a length of 600 feet, with a storage capacity of 124 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.55 square miles. Located on Rough Prong McGuire Creek, the dam is regulated by the DNRC and is under state jurisdiction for permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the condition assessment of Towe Farms INC #4 is currently not rated. Emergency action plans, risk assessments, and other risk management measures are also not reported for the dam. The dam's spillway width is noted at 100 feet, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1000 cubic feet per second. The Congressional District 00 representative for Montana is Greg Gianforte (R), and the dam is situated within the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and regulation of dams in Montana may find Towe Farms INC #4 to be a noteworthy case study. With its multiple purposes and state-regulated status, the dam presents an opportunity to explore the complexities of maintaining and monitoring water infrastructure in a rural agricultural setting. The lack of recent inspection data and risk management documentation also raise questions about the overall safety and resilience of the dam in the face of potential climate-related challenges.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
ROUGH PRONG MCGUIRE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
1.55 |
Nid Storage |
124 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Nelson Creek Near Van Norman Mt
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33cfs |
Redwater River At Circle Mt
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4cfs |
Milk River At Nashua Mt
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233cfs |
Missouri River Near Wolf Point Mt
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5020cfs |
Poplar River Near Poplar Mt
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28cfs |
Milk River At Tampico Mt
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123cfs |
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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McGuire Creek - Lake Fort Peck
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Nelson Creek - Fort Peck Lake
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Rock Creek FAS
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Towe Farms Inc #4