9Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Gallatin County, Montana
Gallatin County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Gallatin County is 60 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Hebgen Dam at 120 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebgen Dam | High | Satisfactory | 120 | Hydroelectric | 1915 |
| Big Sky County Wastewater Pond1 | High | Not assessed | 24 | Other | 1997 |
| Big Sky County Wastewater Pond3 | High | Not assessed | 22 | Other | 1997 |
| Kistner Hardy Dam | High | Satisfactory | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1945 |
| Golden Meadow | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1947 |
| Belgrade Waste Water Treatment Pond 1 | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Other | |
| Real Close | Low | Not assessed | 15 | Irrigation | 1963 |
| Pacabo | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1956 |
| Schutter Reservoir | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Irrigation | 2006 |