Ruby Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMontana
CountyMadison
Nearest CityALDER
River/StreamRUBY RIVER
Coordinates45.23940, -112.11050

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height111 ft
Dam Height111 ft
Dam Length846 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage56,355 acre-ft
Max Storage56,355 acre-ft
Normal Storage37,611 acre-ft
Surface Area970 acres
Drainage Area595 sq mi
Max Discharge36,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerSTATE WATER PROJECTS
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/31/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMT00004
Federal IDMT00004
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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