Where is the Hungry Horse Reservoir?
Hungry Horse Dam is on the South Fork of the Flathead River, 15 miles south of the west entrance to Glacier National Park and 20 miles northeast of Kalispell, Mont. The dam site is a deep, narrow canyon about five miles southeast of the South Fork’s confluence with the main Flathead River.
Can you tour Hungry Horse Dam?
A maximum of 12 people is allowed on the tour. Tour availability is limited and subject to change. To sign up for the tour, please visit the visitor center front desk. For accessible accommodations, call 406-387-5241, extension 361.
What county is Hungry Horse Montana?
Flathead County
Hungry Horse/Counties
Hungry Horse is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Flathead County, Montana, United States. The population was 826 at the 2010 census.
Why is Montana called Hungry Horse?
A name like Hungry Horse is sure to have a legend behind it, and in fact it does. This small Montana town got its name from a pair of prodigal horses that broke loose from a pack string just before the first big snow of the season in early 1900.
What would happen if Hungry Horse Dam broke?
If Hungry Horse Dam breaks, here’s where the water will go. The probability that Hungry Horse Dam will fail suddenly and completely is on the order that Kalispell will be wiped out by an asteroid. It could happen, but winning the lottery ten time in a row might be more likely.
How deep is the Hungry Horse Reservoir?
564 feet
At 564 feet high, Hungry Horse is one of the largest concrete arch dams in the United States, and its morning-glory spillway, with water cascading over the rim and dropping 490 feet, is the highest in the world.
How long is Hungry Horse Reservoir?
34 miles long
The Hungry Horse Reservoir is fed by the South Fork of the Flathead River. The Hungry Horse Dam, where the reservoir begins is located 3 miles south of Hungry Horse, MT. The reservoir is 34 miles long and has about 170 miles of shoreline.
Can you swim in Hungry Horse Reservoir?
Hungry Horse Reservoir is located high in the Rocky Mountains, less than 30 miles from the Continental Divide and is surrounded by more than 25 mountain peaks. The reservoir is about 34 miles long and 23,800 acres and offers excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, water skiing, and swimming.
