Dam Safety in Montana - General Information

Dams in Montana	Montana High Hazard Dams Map To download the map, right-click on the link and select Save Link As.
Legal Liability of Dam Ownership in Montana	Montana Dams and Hydropower

Dam Safety Program Webinars and Videos

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Probable Maximum Precipitation in Montana (2019)
This webinar was recorded in 2019 and provides an overview of the state of practice in Montana for determining the Probable Maximum Precipitation.

Ruby Dam Rehabilitation
This video tells the fascinating story of the Ruby Dam Rehabilitation.

Inspecting Your Montana Dam
Tips, Advice and Instructions for completing a Dam Owner Annual inspection.

Instructions for Installing Shallow "Beck" Piezometers in Your Dam
Beck piezometers are shallow temporary piezometers that can be installed with equipment and tools available at a local hardware store. They can provide valuable information on seepage conditions at the toe of a dam for minimal cost.

Planning a Dam Construction Project - Permitting and the Design Review Process
Careful planning of a high hazard dam construction project is important for success. Learn more!

Planning a Dam Construction Project - Recommendations for Repair or Rehabilitation of Dams Not Permitted by Dam Safety
Even if your dam is not high hazard and does not require permits, careful planning is important for success. Learn more by watching this video.

Montana Dam Safety Program Publications

Outlet Works Rehabilitation Guide for Small Dams

Dam Owner Digital Record Filing (Great West, 2016)

Dam Owner Emergency Intervention Toolbox (Gannett Fleming, 2016)

Funding Examples of Major Dam and Canal Infrastructure Projects in Montana (Great West Engineering)