St. Mary Diversion Dam and Canal Repair
Planned · Montana · Last reported Apr 2026
Source: Northern Ag Network
The project involves repairing the St. Mary Diversion Dam and Canal, part of the Milk River Project in northwestern Montana. The canal, originally constructed in 1915 with a capacity of 850 cfs, has declined to 600 cfs due to age. Repairs are needed to replace the remaining three Drops to prevent catastrophic failure and economic loss. Funding is being requested from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Hydro
- Location
- Montana, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Northern Ag Network
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves repairing the St. Mary Diversion Dam and Canal, part of the Milk River Project in northwestern Montana. The canal, originally constructed in 1915 with a capacity of 850 cfs, has declined to 600 cfs due to age. Repairs are needed to replace the remaining three Drops to prevent catastrophic failure and economic loss. Funding is being requested from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for water conveyance and surface water storage enhancement. |
Original sector | Water Resources |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Montana |
Source
Source | Northern Ag Network |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Hydro |
Article published date | 2026-05-01 |
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