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
Proposed Amendment to Dam Safety Administrative Rules - Hazard Classifications
DNRC proposes to modify the Administrative Rules of Montana to clarify the process used by the Department to conduct a dam hazard classification. A public hearing on the proposed amendment will be held on July 19th, 2024, at 10:00 am. The hearing can be attended in person or via ZOOM. Please refer to the NOTICE and for directions on how to participate and provide comment.
These amendments will improve application processing time and provide a dam owner the flexibility to use their own engineer for a dam break analysis, as opposed to relying on the simplified analysis completed by the Department.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT
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 |
