Thompson Falls - Main Channel Dam

Montana — Sanders County

Location

StateMontana
CountySanders
Coordinates47.59160, -115.35100

Physical Characteristics

NID Height54 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length1,016 ft
NID Storage24,450 acre-ft
Max Storage24,450 acre-ft
Surface Area1,580 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1915
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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