Montana Dams
2,990 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
2,990
High Hazard
188
6.3%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
132
Average Age
74 yrs
Hazard Classification
High188 (6.3%)
Significant193 (6.5%)
Low2,606 (87.2%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory113 (3.8%)
Fair44 (1.5%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory132 (4.4%)
Not Rated2,701 (90.3%)
Federal
278
State
151
Local
84
Private
2,466
Tallest Dams
- Yankee Doodle Tailings Dam570 ft
- Hungry Horse Dam564 ft
- Libby Dam422 ft
- Noxon Rapids260 ft
- Fort Peck Dam256 ft
High Hazard Dams
- Yankee Doodle Tailings DamHigh
- Hungry Horse DamHigh
- Libby DamHigh
- Noxon RapidsHigh
- Fort Peck DamHigh
Poor Condition Dams
All Dams in Montana
Showing 1501–1525 of 2,990
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Witkowski #1 Wibaux County | 21 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Just Barely Pondera County | 22 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jurica #1 Powder River County | 25 | 1941 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Jupiter Hill County | 10 | 1819 | Low | Not Rated |
| Juniors Place Richland County | 20 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Judy Detention Dam Valley County | 22 | 1960 | Low | Satisfactory |
| J R Scott #9 Big Horn County | 15 | 1956 | Low | Not Rated |
| J R Scott #8 Big Horn County | 18 | 1959 | Low | Not Rated |
| J R Scott #5 Big Horn County | 12 | 1953 | Low | Not Rated |
| J R Scott #18 Yellowstone County | 18 | 1958 | Low | Not Rated |
| J R Scott #12 Big Horn County | 15 | 1957 | Low | Not Rated |
| J R Scott #1 Big Horn County | 10 | 1953 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Jordan Reservoir #2 McCone County | 18 | 1936 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jordan Reservoir #1 McCone County | 28 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jordan Dam Park County | 38 | 1961 | High | Poor |
| Jordan Dam Valley County | 16 | — | Low | Unsatisfactory |
| Jonquil Teton County | 15 | 1938 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jones (Yellowstone) Yellowstone County | 18 | 1936 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jones (Valley) Valley County | 27 | 1951 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jones Meadow Dam Missoula County | 34 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jones (Custer) Custer County | 32 | 1936 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jones Creek Garfield County | 20 | 1952 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jones #4 Custer County | 22 | 1945 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jones #1 Custer County | 22 | 1949 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jonas #6 Dawson County | 20 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.