Glacier Lake Dam, located in Missoula, Montana, is a local government-owned structure designed for water supply purposes.
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Completed in 1915, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet with a hydraulic height of 9 feet and a length of 210 feet. It has a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 210 acre-feet, serving as a vital resource for the surrounding community.
With a drainage area of 0.16 square miles and a maximum discharge of 100 cubic feet per second, Glacier Lake Dam poses a significant hazard potential. The spillway, with a width of 11 feet, is uncontrolled, and the outlet gates are also uncontrolled. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level. The dam is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), with state inspection, permitting, and enforcement in place to ensure safety and compliance.
In the event of an emergency, Glacier Lake Dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status is not specified, and there is no information on preparedness measures or guidelines. Despite these uncertainties, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water management and supply in the region, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Year Completed |
1915 |
Dam Length |
210 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WRANGLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19 |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Drainage Area |
0.16 |
Nid Storage |
240 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
12 |
South Fork Jocko River Near Arlee Mt
|
83cfs |
Clark Fork Above Missoula Mt
|
1110cfs |
Blackfoot River Near Bonner Mt
|
382cfs |
Clark Fork Below Missoula Mt
|
2290cfs |
Bitterroot River Near Missoula Mt
|
1020cfs |
Clark Fork At Turah Bridge Nr Bonner Mt
|
706cfs |
Wrangle Creek Headwaters, Sec. 18, T15N, R18W To Mainstem, Sec. 21, T15N, R18W
Lake Creek Headwaters, Sec. 30, T15N, R18W To Mainstem, Sec. 21, T15N, R18W
High Falls Creek Headwaters, Sec. 5, T14N, R18W To Mainstem, Sec. 2, T14N, R18W
East Fork Headwaters, Sec. 8, T14N, R17W To Mainstem, Sec. 14, T14N, R18W
Spring Gulch Headwaters, Sec. 12, T14N, R19W To Mainstem, Sec. 35, T14N, R19W
Mainstem Headwaters, Sec. 4, T15N, R18W To Boundary, Sec. 2, T13N, R18W