Yellowtail Afterbay Dam

Montana — Big Horn County

Location

StateMontana
CountyBig Horn
Coordinates45.31630, -107.92160

Physical Characteristics

NID Height72 ft
Dam Height59 ft
Dam Length1,360 ft
NID Storage2,877 acre-ft
Max Storage2,877 acre-ft
Surface Area181 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION

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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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