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Notable lake · Prairie, Montana

Ban Dam

Ban Dam is a lake in Prairie, Montana.

Ban 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 Ban 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 Ban Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.02758, -105.57024. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Ban Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Ban Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Ban Dam?

    Nearby: Dinosaurs Historical Marker (park, 70 km), Becker Dam (lake, 5 km), Agate Flat Dam (lake, 5 km), Homestead Dam (lake, 5 km), Spider Dam (lake, 6 km), Schwartz Dam (lake, 15 km).

    Is Ban Dam worth visiting?

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