Fort Peck Dam

Montana — McCone County — MISSOURI RIVER

Location

StateMontana
CountyMcCone
RiverMISSOURI RIVER
Coordinates48.00223, -106.41799

Physical Characteristics

NID Height256 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length21,026 ft
NID Storage19,100,000 acre-ft
Max Storage19,100,000 acre-ft
Surface Area93,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 20, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1940
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Omaha District
Other NameFort Peck Lake

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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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