North Fork of Smith River Dam

Montana — Meagher County — NORTH FORK SMITH RIVER

Location

StateMontana
CountyMeagher
RiverNORTH FORK SMITH RIVER
Coordinates46.62130, -110.74690

Physical Characteristics

NID Height91 ft
Dam Height91 ft
Dam Length1,300 ft
NID Storage14,200 acre-ft
Max Storage14,200 acre-ft
Surface Area335 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 2, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1936
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerSTATE WATER PROJECTS

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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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