Gibson Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMontana
CountyTeton
Nearest CitySIMMS
River/StreamNORTH FORK SUN RIVER
Coordinates47.60140, -112.76160

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height199 ft
Dam Height199 ft
Dam Length960 ft
Year Completed1929 (97 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage121,981 acre-ft
Max Storage121,981 acre-ft
Normal Storage99,059 acre-ft
Surface Area1,420 acres
Drainage Area575 sq mi
Max Discharge41,760 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection09/02/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMT00571
Federal IDMT00571
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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