Black Eagle

Cascade County, Montana (near Fort Benton)

River/Stream: Missouri River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
41 ft
Dam Length
1,670 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,710 acre-ft
Year Completed
1891
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
94,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-07-19

Hazard Classification: High — 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

Loading map...

Quick Stats

NID ID
MT00558
State
Montana (MT)
Coordinates
47.51970, -111.26310
Age
135 years

Nearby Dams

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.