Sun River Diversion Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMontana
CountyTeton
Nearest CitySIMMS
River/StreamNORTH FORK SUN RIVER
Coordinates47.62110, -112.70670

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height132 ft
Dam Height132 ft
Dam Length261 ft
Year Completed1915 (111 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,395 acre-ft
Max Storage6,395 acre-ft
Normal Storage6,395 acre-ft
Surface Area202 acres
Drainage Area600 sq mi
Max Discharge34,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection09/09/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT00585
Federal IDMT00585
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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