Bigfork Diversion Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMontana
CountyFlathead
Nearest CityBig Fork
River/StreamSwan River
Coordinates48.06220, -114.05270

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length92 ft
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage109 acre-ft
Normal Storage109 acre-ft
Surface Area73 acres
Drainage Area736 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPacifiCorp
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/04/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMT00220
Federal IDMT00220
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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