McLaren Dam

Montana — Blaine County — HAY COULEE

Location

StateMontana
CountyBlaine
RiverHAY COULEE
Coordinates48.81333, -109.42500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length450 ft
NID Storage3,275 acre-ft
Max Storage3,275 acre-ft
Surface Area192 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 23, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1890
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

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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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