Frenchman Dam

Phillips County, Montana (near Saco)

River/Stream: FRENCHMAN CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
63 ft
Dam Length
2,100 ft
Reservoir Storage
13,540 acre-ft
Year Completed
1953
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
36,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2022-10-17

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MT00003
State
Montana (MT)
Coordinates
48.95878, -107.22470
Age
73 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.