Dams on the Missouri

The city of Great Falls is bisected by the Missouri River and is named for a series of 5 waterfalls to the north and east.  There are 5 hydroelectric dams in and around Great Falls earning it the nickname "Electric City."

On our drive to Giant Springs we stopped at the overlook of Black Eagle Dam located right in town.  It was a smokey day but still afforded some nice views.  Notice there is very little water being released to flow over the Falls below. 

A few days later it was clear blue skies so we took the 15 mile drive to Ryan dam, site of the "great falls." Unfortunately the park on Ryan Island below the dam closed for the winter after Labor Day, but we were able to get a good look from the parking area.