FORT PECK, MT, 59223 US / MT
Fort Peck Lake is 134 miles long, with over 1,500 miles of shoreline. The dam, just west of U.S. Interstate 2 and south of Glasgow, MT, consists of an earthen embankment, an outlet tunnel for releasing stored water, two powerhouses, and 16 gates on a concrete-lined spillway to the west of the dam. During normal operations, USACE releases water through the powerhouse to generate power and balance reservoir levels for other uses. As operations shift to reducing flood risks during periods of high runoff, water also is released through the outlet tunnel and, if needed, USACE dam operators can releases more water through the spillway gates. Fort Peck Dam and Fort Peck Lake provide many benefits to the local and regional public and to the nation. These include reducing the loss of life and property damage from floods, producing hydropower, and providing water intakes for municipal and industrial uses. The storage and release of water also benefits recreation, irrigation, water quality, fish and wildlife, and commercial navigation. USACE began construction of the first powerhouse in 1941 but it was not completed until 1951 due to shortages of supplies and materials during World War II. After USACE completed the second powerhouse in 1961, the dam produces an average 1.1 billion kilowatt hours a year, or enough power to supply a town of 100,000 people. The public lands and waters of also provide a wide variety of recreational activities, such as fishing, boating, and camping. USACE and several partners (federal, tribal, state, county, and city) operate campgrounds, parks, and marinas on the lake.
Disclaimer: All data, information, and maps are provided "as is" without warranty or any representation of accuracy, timeliness or completeness. The content of the information is solely dependent on the location owner/contact and no warranties, express or implied, as to the use of the information are obtained here. The requestor acknowledges and accepts all limitations, including the fact that the data, information, and maps are dynamic and in a constant state of maintenance, correction and update.