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Black Eagle Falls Dam View

Waterfall · Great Falls, Montana

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Streamflow 3,640 ft³/s
  • Gage height 2.99 ft

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Missouri River near Ulm MT (8.5 mi away), as of Oct 20, 12:30 AM gauge-local time.

Why, sources & official advisories
  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 06078200, as of Oct 20, 12:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 4,380 ft³/s over 69 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 12:30 AM gauge-local time

No official beach-advisory feed for Montana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Cool todayWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Editor's Notes
Black Eagle Falls drops 26 feet across some 600 yards of the Missouri and was the first of Great Falls' five cascades to be dammed, in 1890. The concrete dam standing there now opened in 1927 — 34.5 feet high and 782 feet long — with the falls spilling below it.

Weather at Black Eagle Falls Dam View

51°F, Cloudy · H 58° / L 42° · 7% chance of rain
H: 58° L: 42°
Cloudy
Cloudy
51°
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Feels like 48°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
49%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
Overcast
51°
3 AM
Clear
49°
6 AM
Overcast
45°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
44°
12 PM
Overcast
52°
3 PM
Overcast
57°
6 PM
Overcast
53°
9 PM
Overcast
47°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Black Eagle Falls Dam View?
Black Eagle Falls Dam View is a waterfall in Great Falls, Montana.
Can you swim at Black Eagle Falls Dam View?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked October 20, 2026.
How is Black Eagle Falls Dam View rated?
Black Eagle Falls Dam View in Great Falls, Montana has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 58 reviews.

Location & Contact

5435 River Dr N, Great Falls, MT 59405

Great Falls, Montana 59405

💧 Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Visit after rainfall for best water flow
  • ›Wear sturdy hiking boots with good traction
  • ›Bring a waterproof camera or phone case
  • ›Stay on designated trails and viewing areas

Features & amenities

Accessibility

♿ Wheelchair accessible entrance♿ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids
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