Lima Dam
" ....dams play a crucial role in maintaining the vitality of Montana's economy. The state therefore has a legitimate and compelling interest in encouraging the construction of dams." "The legislature further finds that one impediment to the construction of new dams is the potential liability associated with dam construction and operation. The legislature understands the inherent risks to public safety associated with dam construction and operation but finds that compliance with the Montana Dam Safety Act reduces those risks to an acceptable level."
---- Montana Code Annotated 85-15-215
Is Your Dam Above Homes, Highways or Other Structures?
Construction and Repair of Dams
Complaints, Emergencies and Tools for Dam Safety
Dam Safety Publications, Videos and Bulletins
- Dams in Montana: Everything you wanted to know about Montana dams, and more
- Legal Liability of Dam Ownership in Montana: A legal perspective on dam ownership
- Montana Dams and Hydropower: Clear information on the complex topic of hydropower generation
- Montana High Hazard Dams Map: A frequently updated map with information on High Hazard Dams
NEWS
PUBLIC NOTICE
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Notice of Intent to Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Dam Safety Projects in the State of Montana
Funding is available for repair/rehabilitation of eligible dams in Montana through the High Hazard Potential Dam Grant Program. Dams pursuing this funding for repair and rehabilitation are subject to federal environmental review. This notice provides detail on this federal review and information on how to provide public comment.
For more information on the FEMA high hazard potential dam grant program please refer to https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/risk-management/dam-safety/rehabilitation-high-hazard-potential-dams
Montana Dam Safety Program Bulletin - May 2024
In this issue:
- Dam Safety Assistance Grant to DNRC Approved - What this means to Dam Owners, Engineers & Emergency Managers.
- Tribute to Jason Thom, PE; Long time Montana dam engineer passes away.
- Upcoming Administrative Rules Update - Additional Red Tape Relief.
DNRC Dam Safety Program
dnrdamsafety@mt.gov
1424 9th Avenue
PO Box 201601
Helena, MT 59620-1601
Contacts for Water Operations Bureau REGIONAL ENGINEERS MAP (pdf)
| John Connors, PE | Bureau Chief | Helena Central Office | |
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Michele Lemieux, PE |
Dam Safety Program Manager / Civil Engineer | Helena Central Office | |
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Dam Safety Engineer |
Helena Central Office | |
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Sam Johnson, PE, CFM |
Dam Safety Construction Engineer | 1371 Rimtop Drive, Billing, MT 59105 |
Billings Regional Office |
| Amanda Peterson | Administrative Support | Helena Central Office | |
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Brent Zundel, PE, CFM |
Engineering Services Section Supervisor Bozeman Regional Engineer |
2273 Boot Hill Court, Ste 10, Bozeman, MT 59715 |
Gallatin, Madison, Park |
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Billings Regional Engineer |
1371 Rimtop Drive, Billing, MT 59105 |
Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Fallon, Park, Powder River, Prairie, Rosebud, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Treasure, Wibaux, Yellowstone |
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Garett Waite, EI |
Havre Regional Engineer |
210 Sixth Ave, Havre, MT 59501 |
Blaine, Choteau, Daniels, Glacier, Hill, Liberty, Phillips, Pondera, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Teton, Toole, Valley |
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Peri Turk, PE, CFM |
Helena Regional Engineer (Dam Safety, Floodplain, State Water Projects)
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(406) 444-1872 |
Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Jefferson, Lewis & Clark, Powell, Silver Bow |
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Ryan Murphy, EI, CFM |
Lewistown Regional Engineer (Dam Safety, Floodplain, State Water Projects) |
613 NE Main, Ste E, Lewistown, MT 59457 |
Cascade, Dawson, Fergus, Garfield, Golden Valley, Judith Basin, McCone, Meagher, Musselshell, Petroleum, Richland, Wheatland |
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Larry Schock, CFM |
Missoula Regional Engineer (Dam Safety, Floodplain, State Water Projects) |
2705 Spurgin Road, Bldg C, Missoula, MT 59806 |
Flathead, Granite, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli, Sanders |
