Yellowtail Dam

Montana — Big Horn County

Location

StateMontana
CountyBig Horn
Coordinates45.30680, -107.95810

Physical Characteristics

NID Height525 ft
Dam Height491 ft
Dam Length1,480 ft
NID Storage1,331,725 acre-ft
Max Storage1,331,725 acre-ft
Surface Area17,958 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary Purpose—
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION

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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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