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Notable lake · Fergus, Montana

Cope Dam

Cope Dam is a lake in Fergus, Montana.

Cope Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Cope Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Cope Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.52271, -108.69247. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Cope Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Cope Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Cope Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Cope Dam?

    Nearby: Sagebrush Number 3 Dam (lake, 2 km), Fergus Number 1 Dam (lake, 3 km), Jakes Dam (lake, 7 km), King Coulee Number 1 Dam (lake, 8 km), Gullwing Dam (lake, 9 km), Dutch Dam (lake, 14 km).

    Is Cope Dam worth visiting?

    Cope Dam is listed as a notable lake in Montana on Spotwander.