Canyon Ferry Dam Quick Facts
Canyon Ferry Dam Map
Canyon Ferry Dam Information
Canyon Ferry Dam is a concrete gravity dam located about 1 miles from Canyon Ferry, Lewis and Clark, Montana.
The dam, which is on the Missouri River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Irrigation, Fish and Wildlife Pond, Recreation and Hydroelectric benefits.
The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1953 and is currently owned by US Bureau of Reclamation.
Canyon Ferry Dam Structure
The Canyon Ferry Dam is approximately 1,000 feet (305 m) long, 225 feet (69 m) high and has a structural volume of 414,400 cubic yards (316,832 cubic metres).
Canyon Ferry Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 1,947,000 acre-ft (2,401,586 Ml) and maximum capacity of 2,051,000 acre-ft (2,529,867 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 34,435 acres (13,935 ha) and the total catchment area is 15,860 square miles (41,077 square kilometres).
Canyon Ferry Dam Spillway
The dam has a 204 feet (62 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 150000 cubic feet per second (4248 cubic metres per second).
Canyon Ferry Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams
Canyon Ferry Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Canyon Ferry Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 01:45 |
| Sunrise | 07:30 |
| Sunset | 19:00 |
| Temperature (°F) | 43 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 41 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 60 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1015 |
| Humidity (%) | 38 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 4 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Canyon Ferry Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 43 | 85 | 72 | 1005 | 16 | 23 | 42 | WNW | 0 | - |  |
| Sat | 41 | 63 | 57 | 1018 | 24 | 19 | 40 | W | 0 | - |  |
| Sun | 44 | 72 | 65 | 1019 | 23 | 3 | 8 | ESE | 0 | - |  |
| Mon | 48 | 76 | 66 | 1016 | 22 | 11 | 19 | WNW | 0 | - | |
| Tue | 49 | 77 | 67 | 1012 | 24 | 16 | 22 | WNW | 0 | - | |
| Wed | 50 | 79 | 69 | 1013 | 20 | 6 | 7 | ESE | 0 | - | |
| Thu | 54 | 77 | 68 | 1013 | 26 | 9 | 19 | WNW | 0 | - | |
| Fri | 53 | 72 | 63 | 1017 | 40 | 4 | 5 | NW | 0 | - | |
Canyon Ferry Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Canyon Ferry Dam is in Montana.
Canyon Ferry Dam is in Lewis and Clark County.
Canyon Ferry Dam is 225 feet high.
Canyon Ferry Dam is 1,000 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor
A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams