| Region | Facilities in Great Plains | Great Plains Home Page |
| State | Montana |
| County | Glacier |
| Project | Milk River |
| Dam Type | Homogeneous earthfill |
| Reservoir | Lake Sherburne |
| Watercourse | Swiftcurrent Creek |
| Location | On Swiftcurrent Creek in Glacier National Park, about 6 miles west of Babb, Montana. |
| Original Construction | 1914-1921 |
| Modified Construction | 1960: Original spillway closed; circumferential, uncontrolled, overflow, gloryhole spillway was constructed. Gates replaced with high pressure gates; new hydraulic operating system installed. Outlet tunnels repaired; new flip bucket outlet sill constructed at end of outlet works tunnel. New ventilation installed. Electrical system rehabilitated. 1984: Safety of Dams modification completed to enable facility to safely accommodate maximum probable flood event. Dam crest raised 13.5 feet; gate control house raised 9 feet. Ventilation system modified and electrical system rehabilitated. |
| National ID Number | MT00572 |
