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Notable lake · Garfield, Montana

Shaw Dam

Shaw Dam is a lake in Garfield, Montana.

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Shaw Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Shaw Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Shaw Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.99832, -107.77566. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Shaw Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Shaw Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Shaw Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Shaw Dam?

    Nearby: Shaw Number 1 Dam (lake, 3 km), Shaw Reservoir Dam (lake, 13 km), Shaw Number 3 Dam (lake, 13 km), B Shaw Number 1 Dam (lake, 13 km), Brown Number 1 Dam (lake, 14 km), BN Number 11 Dam (lake, 14 km).

    Is Shaw Dam worth visiting?

    Shaw Dam is listed as a notable lake in Montana on Spotwander.