Silver Lake West Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMontana
CountyDeer Lodge
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamTR-GEORGETOWN LAKE
Coordinates46.16861, -113.23801

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length1,292 ft
Year Completed1918 (108 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage17,920 acre-ft
Max Storage17,920 acre-ft
Normal Storage17,570 acre-ft
Surface Area340 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge130 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBUTTE-SILVER BOW
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/19/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMT03753
Federal IDMT03753
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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