Big Sky Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMontana
CountyMadison
Nearest CityGALLATIN GATEWAY
River/StreamMIDDLE FK WEST FK GALLATIN RI
Coordinates45.28760, -111.39440

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height52 ft
Dam Height52 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage225 acre-ft
Max Storage225 acre-ft
Normal Storage113 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge1,331 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBIG SKY OF MONTANA INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/28/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMT01395
Federal IDMT01395
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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