Madison Dam

Montana — Madison County — Madison River

Location

StateMontana
CountyMadison
RiverMadison River
Coordinates45.47000, -111.63840

Physical Characteristics

NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length257 ft
NID Storage42,053 acre-ft
Max Storage42,053 acre-ft
Surface Area3,900 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 25, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1907
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeTimber Crib
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNorthWestern Energy

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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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