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 2401–2425 of 2,990
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schlesinger #5 Rosebud County | 22 | 1952 | Low | Not Rated |
| Schlesinger #6 Rosebud County | 15 | 1935 | Low | Not Rated |
| Schlesinger #7 Rosebud County | 22 | 1952 | Low | Not Rated |
| Schmidt Hill County | 25 | 1951 | Low | Not Rated |
| Schmidt #1 Rosebud County | 15 | 1932 | Low | Not Rated |
| School #1 Garfield County | 20 | 1958 | Low | Not Rated |
| School #2 Garfield County | 23 | 1954 | Low | Not Rated |
| Schoolhouse #2 Phillips County | 12 | 1928 | Low | Not Rated |
| Schoolhouse #3 Phillips County | 8 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Schoolhouse #4 Phillips County | 12 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Schoolhouse #5 Phillips County | 14 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Schoolhouse #6 Phillips County | 16 | 1945 | Low | Not Rated |
| Schoolhouse #7 Phillips County | 14 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Schotish Hill County | 15 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Schutter Reservoir Gallatin County | 8 | 2006 | Low | Not Rated |
| Schwartz Prairie County | 20 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Scobey Sewage Disposal Ponds Daniels County | 8 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Scott #2 Custer County | 23 | 1944 | Low | Not Rated |
| Scott Coulee Dam Hill County | 58 | 1955 | High | Satisfactory |
| Scott Ranch Pondera County | 20 | 1961 | Low | Not Rated |
| Scott Reservoir Lewis and Clark County | 32 | 1952 | High | Fair |
| Scoup Dam Carter County | 15 | 1966 | Low | Fair |
| Screwed Up Meagher County | 10 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Script Detention Dam Valley County | 17 | 1957 | Low | Fair |
| Sears Ravalli County | 10 | 1900 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.