Lion Lake Dam
High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Flathead |
| Nearest City | HUNGRY HORSE |
| River/Stream | WHELP CREEK |
| Coordinates | 48.36899, -114.03234 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,621 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,621 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 588 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 200 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 158 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/08/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |