The dam formerly known as Kerr Dam is running nearly full throttle — quite a sight! My visiting son and family joined us for the 700 steps down to an observation overlook.
This is the outlet for Flathead Lake, which receives its water from Glacier National Park and beyond.
When the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes took over operations in recent years, they renamed the dam Se¿liš Ksanka Qlispe¿. That’s a bit tougher than “Kerr.” No disrespect intended, but I now may have to refer to it as SKQ Dam.