Fresno Dam

Montana — Hill County — MILK RIVER

Location

StateMontana
CountyHill
RiverMILK RIVER
Coordinates48.59950, -109.94600

Physical Characteristics

NID Height111 ft
Dam Height111 ft
Dam Length2,070 ft
NID Storage229,288 acre-ft
Max Storage229,288 acre-ft
Surface Area9,043 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 21, 2022
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1939
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameFresno Reservoir

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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