Lion Lake Dam
Montana — Flathead County — WHELP CREEK
Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Flathead |
| River | WHELP CREEK |
| Coordinates | 48.36899, -114.03234 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,621 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,621 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | July 8, 2016 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1948 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USDA FS |
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.