McLaren Dam

Blaine County, Montana

River/Stream: HAY COULEE

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
24 ft
Dam Length
450 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,275 acre-ft
Year Completed
1890
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2020-09-23

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MT00554
State
Montana (MT)
Coordinates
48.81333, -109.42499
Age
136 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.