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Notable lake · Custer, Montana

Smith Dam

Smith Dam is a lake in Custer, Montana.

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Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.50001, -105.01219. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Smith Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Smith Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Smith Dam?

    Nearby: Buck Mountain (viewpoint, 41 km), Loaf of Bread Butte (viewpoint, 66 km), Leland Number 1 Dam (lake, 1 km), Gray Number 2 Dam (lake, 5 km), Gray Number 1 Dam (lake, 5 km), Gray Number 3 Dam (lake, 5 km).

    Is Smith Dam worth visiting?

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