Hungry Horse Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMontana
CountyFlathead
Nearest CityHUNGRY HORSE
River/StreamSOUTH FORK FLATHEAD RIVER
Coordinates48.34130, -114.01260

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height564 ft
Dam Height564 ft
Dam Length2,115 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,588,000 acre-ft
Max Storage3,588,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,468,000 acre-ft
Surface Area24,100 acres
Drainage Area1,659 sq mi
Max Discharge50,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/24/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMT00565
Federal IDMT00565
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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