Bureau of Reclamation
08/02/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/02/2024 09:06
Temporary road closure at Canyon Ferry Dam will facilitate required maintenance
HELENA, Mont.- The Bureau of Reclamation will close access to all traffic across Canyon Ferry Dam on Montana State Highway 284 on Monday, Aug. 19, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The temporary road closure will allow Reclamation staff to safely conduct necessary inspection work on the dam infrastructure.
The required inspection work also includes a complete inspection of the spillway bridge by the Federal Highway Administration. Travelers must seek alternate routes north and south of the dam during the closure period. However, emergency vehicles and first responders will be allowed to pass over the dam during the road closure but may face delays of approximately 15 minutes.
Construction on Canyon Ferry Dam began in May of 1948 and was completed in June of 1954. The dam, powerplant, and reservoir constitute the Canyon Ferry Unit. Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of water resources, including flood prevention, hydropower generation, irrigation, fish and wildlife habitat, and recreation opportunities.
Contact the Canyon Ferry Field Office at 406-475-3310 or visit https://www.usbr.gov/gp/mtao/canyonferryfor more information.