Browse Dams
3,029 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 3,029 dams from the NID database. Each record includes dam name, location, physical dimensions, hazard potential classification, condition assessment, purpose, owner information, and emergency action plan status. Use the filters below to search by state, hazard level, condition, or keyword.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Dam | Montana | Cascade | 82 | High | Satisfactory | 1915 | Hydroelectric |
| Helen B | Montana | Carter | 81 | Low | - | 1966 | Irrigation |
| Pike Creek Dam | Montana | Fergus | 81 | High | Satisfactory | 1977 | Recreation |
| Box Elder Creek Dam | Montana | Sheridan | 80 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Recreation |
| Cataract Creek Dam | Montana | Madison | 80 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1959 | Irrigation |
| Big Casino Creek Dam | Montana | Fergus | 80 | High | Satisfactory | 1976 | Irrigation |
| East Dam | Montana | Deer Lodge | 80 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | |
| Bullhook Lower Diversion | Montana | Hill | 77 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Petrolia | Montana | Petroleum | 76 | High | Poor | 1951 | Irrigation |
| Como Dam | Montana | Ravalli | 76 | High | Not Available | 1910 | Irrigation |
| East Fork | Montana | Hill | 76 | High | Satisfactory | 2007 | Recreation |
| Black Lake | Montana | Missoula | 75 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1967 | Recreation |
| Browns Dam | Montana | Hill | 73 | High | Not Rated | 2007 | Irrigation |
| Yellowtail Afterbay Dam | Montana | Big Horn | 72 | High | Not Available | 1966 | Hydroelectric |
| Hanson Creek Dam | Montana | Fergus | 72 | High | Satisfactory | 1974 | Recreation |
| Lower Two Medicine | Montana | Glacier | 70 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Irrigation |
| Three Mile Reservoir (L.&C.) | Montana | Lewis and Clark | 70 | High | Poor | 1926 | Irrigation |
| Sullivan Dam | Montana | Toole | 68 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sheffels Reservoir | Montana | Cascade | 68 | Low | - | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Castle Rock Reservoir Dam | Montana | Rosebud | 67 | High | Satisfactory | 1976 | Other |
| Moulton Creek Dam #1 | Montana | Silver Bow | 67 | High | Satisfactory | 1907 | Water Supply |
| Lars | Montana | Chouteau | 66 | Low | - | 1950 | Irrigation |
| Tiber Dike | Montana | Liberty | 65 | High | Not Available | 1956 | |
| Cowpath Dam | Montana | Toole | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bearpaw Lake Dam | Montana | Hill | 64 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Recreation |
| Frenchman Dam | Montana | Phillips | 63 | Significant | - | 1953 | Irrigation |
| Thompson Falls - Intake Dam A | Montana | Sanders | 62 | Low | Satisfactory | 1915 | Hydroelectric |
| Hey Ray #2 | Montana | Chouteau | 61 | Low | - | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Pirate Dam | Montana | Chouteau | 60 | Significant | - | 1982 | Other |
| Douglas Creek Tailings Dam | Montana | Granite | 60 | Significant | - | - | Tailings |
| Bynum Reservoir Dam | Montana | Teton | 60 | High | Satisfactory | 1926 | Irrigation |
| Deadmans Basin Dam | Montana | Wheatland | 60 | High | Satisfactory | 1941 | Irrigation |
| Delmoe Lake Dam | Montana | Jefferson | 60 | High | Poor | 1914 | Irrigation |
| O'Day #2 | Montana | Cascade | 60 | Low | - | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Tabor South | Montana | Lake | 60 | High | Poor | 1930 | Recreation |
| Lake Frances East Dam | Montana | Pondera | 59 | High | Satisfactory | 1909 | Irrigation |
| Flower Creek Dam | Montana | Lincoln | 59 | High | Satisfactory | 2016 | Water Supply |
| Scott Coulee Dam | Montana | Hill | 58 | High | Satisfactory | 1955 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Crazy Sombreo | Montana | Meagher | 58 | Significant | - | 1950 | Irrigation |
| Panasuk Dam | Montana | Roosevelt | 57 | Significant | - | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Chessman Main Dam | Montana | Lewis and Clark | 57 | High | Fair | 1908 | Water Supply |
| Glacier Lake North Dam | Montana | Carbon | 57 | High | Satisfactory | 1937 | Irrigation |
| Lima | Montana | Beaverhead | 56 | High | Satisfactory | 1934 | Irrigation |
| Georgetown Dam | Montana | Deer Lodge | 55 | High | Satisfactory | 1900 | Hydroelectric |
| Ackley Lake Dam | Montana | Judith Basin | 55 | High | Satisfactory | 1938 | Irrigation |
| Thompson Falls - Main Channel Dam | Montana | Sanders | 54 | Low | Satisfactory | 1915 | Hydroelectric |
| Nilan North Dam | Montana | Lewis and Clark | 54 | High | Satisfactory | 1951 | Irrigation |
| Swift Dike (Pondera) | Montana | Pondera | 53 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Irrigation |
| Powell | Montana | Powell | 52 | High | Poor | 1981 | Irrigation |
| Big John M | Montana | Fergus | 52 | Low | - | 1972 | Irrigation |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hazard potential is based on the consequences of dam failure, not the condition of the dam. High hazard means loss of human life is probable. Significant means economic and environmental losses are expected but no probable loss of life. Low means minimal losses are expected. The classification considers downstream population, infrastructure, and environmental resources.
Condition ratings reflect the physical state of the dam based on periodic inspections. Satisfactory means no deficiencies found. Fair means minor issues exist but no immediate action needed. Poor means safety deficiencies require remedial action. Unsatisfactory means the dam is unsafe and immediate corrective action is required.
Yes. Use the search field above to find dams by name. You can also combine the search with state, hazard, and condition filters to narrow your results. Each dam record links to a detail page with complete information.