Rainbow

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMontana
CountyCascade
Nearest CityFort Benton
River/StreamMissouri River
Coordinates47.53430, -111.20520

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeOther
NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length1,405 ft
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,237 acre-ft
Max Storage1,237 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,237 acre-ft
Surface Area126 acres
Drainage Area22,928 sq mi
Max Discharge125,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerNorthWestern Energy
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/10/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMT00557
Federal IDMT00557
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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