Lake Seventeen Dam

Blaine, Montana· Built 1930· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Lake Seventeen Dam is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 18.8% in MT)
Normal Storage4.0K acre-ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)
NID IDMT00310

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Seventeen Dam?

Lake Seventeen Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lake Seventeen Dam?

Lake Seventeen Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Seventeen Dam built?

Lake Seventeen Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Lake Seventeen Dam?

Lake Seventeen Dam has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.