The Big Hole diversion dam replacement project is complete.

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Update: Big Hole River.

On November 7, 2010 the city and county of Butte-Silver Bow finished the replacement of the 80-year-old diversion dam in the Dewey Canyon of the Big Hole River. The dam … Recreation News - Region 3 Thu May 26 14:46:00 MDT 2011. Line is far river left - get in position as soon as you see the white sign on river right as you approach. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks urges boaters not to float the portion of the Big Hole River around the newly reconstructed diversion dam two and a half miles west of Divide due to the hazards created by the high, fast water. After Wise River, the pace quickens and there are more drops and boulders. The Big Hole River Diversion Dam and Pump Station Replacement project was initiated by the City and County of Butte-Silver Bow (BSB) to repair or replace the existing diversion dam, associated intake structure, and pump station. Because of the location of this new gauge there is no question that the Big Hole will remain open throughout the season from Dickie Bridge to Melrose. Diversion Dam #2 Class III- to IV- Description A much bigger, steeper drop than #1. From here they pump water over the mountain to the city of Butte and they pump anywhere from eight to twelve million gallons a day. Big Hole River near Glen MT Flow ... 05/12/2002 12:12 am: River Description. Local leaders are disputing a boater’s claim that no safe portage exists around the new This is the most productive section of the river. High, fast water is creating a dangerous wave for boaters on the newly reconstructed diversion dam 2.5 miles west of Divide on the Big Hole River, according to Montana Fish, The only dam on the Big Hole River is right across from my house. There is also a portage constructed on river right to walk around the diversion. The past 4 days have been quite the whirlwind on the Big Hole. You can run the dam and punch through the big wave train. The Big Hole river has improvements at several fishing access sites along the river. The Big Hole river has improvements at several fishing access sites along the river. Big Hole River Diversion Dam and Intake Structure Replacement Project OWNER: CITY AND COUNTY OF BUTTE-SILVER ... Construct Cofferdam across Big Hole River Demolish existing dam and intake structures Demolish existing concrete streamside features Develop riprap/aggregate rock source Install temporary water supply system Perform general excavation and construct new stream channel … Little Dams, Big Barriers Diversion dams on the Yellowstone River system cause the loss of countless fish each year, including one species’ near-extinction. The run is mostly small rapids ... and there is a MANDITORY portage at the diversion dam. At lower flows (<2,000 CFS) there are three small holes that you must bust through. Two part drop that can be slightly manky. The Big Hole River Diversion Dam and Pump Station Replacement project was initiated by the City and County of Butte-Silver Bow (BSB) to repair or replace the existing diversion dam, associated intake structure, and pump station.