Lake Frances North Dam
Montana — Pondera County — OFFSTREAM-BIRCH CREEK
Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Pondera |
| River | OFFSTREAM-BIRCH CREEK |
| Coordinates | 48.30787, -112.29050 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,000 ft |
| NID Storage | 133,619 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 133,619 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,300 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 4, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1909 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | PONDERA CANAL & RES. CO. |
Location Map
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.