Hebgen Dam

Montana — Gallatin County — Madison River

Location

StateMontana
CountyGallatin
RiverMadison River
Coordinates44.86370, -111.33580

Physical Characteristics

NID Height120 ft
Dam Height88 ft
Dam Length721 ft
NID Storage525,620 acre-ft
Max Storage525,620 acre-ft
Surface Area13,000 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1915
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
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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