The Fort Peck Dam recently had its 80th anniversary recognized. The huge seven- year project was completed in October 1940. The dam is the largest hydraulically filled earth dame in the world. It measures 21,026 feet long with a height of 250.5 feet. The dam’s five turbines can generate 185,250 kilowatts of power. Building of the dam started in 1933 in the midst of the Great Depression.

Life Magazine featured the Fort Peck Dam construction on its very first cover.

In preparation for a possible COVID outbreak, the Fork Peck Tribal Executive Board has approved the renovation of three community centers so the sites could be used as quarantine facilities. The board approved a total of $2.5 million to make the improvements at the Brockton, Fort Kipp and Oswego community centers. Kaci Wallette, tribal executive board member and tribal health board member,