Fort Peck Dam is one of the largest earth-fill dams in the world. It extends about 4 miles (6 kilometers) across the Missouri River in northeastern Montana. The dam controls flooding, provides irrigation water, and generates electricity for the surrounding area.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Peck Project</P>
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