Lake Creek

Lincoln County, Montana (near Troy, MT)

River/Stream: Lake Creek, Kootenai River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
44 ft
Dam Length
268 ft
Reservoir Storage
249 acre-ft
Year Completed
1917
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
6,925 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-31

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
MT00221
State
Montana (MT)
Coordinates
48.43873, -115.87148
Age
109 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.