Bearpaw Lake Dam

Hill County, Montana (near HAVRE)

River/Stream: BEAVER CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
64 ft
Dam Length
380 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,005 acre-ft
Year Completed
1958
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
398 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-10-16

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

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MT00115
State
Montana (MT)
Coordinates
48.32800, -109.65870
Age
68 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.