Kicking Horse

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMontana
CountyLake
Nearest Citynone
River/StreamFeeder Canal
Coordinates47.45191, -114.07126

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length5,700 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage10,130 acre-ft
Max Storage10,130 acre-ft
Normal Storage9,200 acre-ft
Surface Area629 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge750 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBIA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection09/26/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMT00594
Federal IDMT00594
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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