Coffee Cake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Missouri Wolf Indian Judy
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Coffee Cake Dam, located in Judith Basin, Montana, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1930 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
Sitting on the Dry Wolf Creek, this 14-foot tall structure has a storage capacity of 126 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 46 acre-feet. While the dam is state regulated by the DNRC, it has not been rated for condition assessment and is classified as having low hazard potential.
Despite its age, Coffee Cake Dam continues to serve its primary purposes efficiently, providing essential resources for the local community. The dam's location in a remote area with limited infrastructure highlights its importance for fire protection and agricultural activities. While its condition assessment is pending, ongoing state inspections ensure the safety and functionality of the dam for its various uses.
As a vital water resource in the region, Coffee Cake Dam plays a crucial role in supporting the surrounding ecosystem and economy. With its low hazard potential, the dam stands as a testament to effective water management practices and the importance of maintaining aging infrastructure for future generations.
Year Completed |
1930 |
Dam Length |
50 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DRY WOLF CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
126 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
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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.
Coffee Cake Dam