Black Eagle

Montana — Cascade County — Missouri River

Location

StateMontana
CountyCascade
RiverMissouri River
Coordinates47.51970, -111.26310

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length1,670 ft
NID Storage1,710 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area402 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 2, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1891
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
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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