Hebgen Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMontana
CountyGallatin
Nearest CityEnnis, MT
River/StreamMadison River
Coordinates44.86370, -111.33580

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height120 ft
Dam Height88 ft
Dam Length721 ft
Year Completed1915 (111 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage525,620 acre-ft
Max Storage525,620 acre-ft
Normal Storage386,000 acre-ft
Surface Area13,000 acres
Drainage Area905 sq mi
Max Discharge4,400 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerNorthWestern Energy
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/25/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMT00134
Federal IDMT00134
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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