Libby Dam sits along the Lake Koocanusa Scenic Byway at 2,416 feet, with the terrain facing 240 degrees, roughly toward the southwest. The land drops 296 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving a sense of the surrounding relief. Tony Peak is visible to the south-southwest, 4.7 miles away, rising to 4,813 feet. The dam itself is a concrete gravity structure on the Kootenai River in northwestern Montana, west of the continental divide, dedicated on August 24, 1975. It stands seventeen miles upstream from the town of Libby, which lies 11.3 miles to the west; Troy is 27 miles west, and Eureka is 34.6 miles north-northeast. Because the overlook faces roughly toward the southwest, the view aligns somewhat with sunset light, about 30 degrees off square. Sunset times vary through the year, from 21:47 at the June solstice to 16:49 at the December solstice, with sunrise ranging from 05:41 in June to 08:31 in December. These conditions may affect visibility and lighting for those planning a stop at different times of day or year.
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:45 | 19:54 | 19:13 |
| June solstice | 05:41 | 21:47 | 20:58 |
| September equinox | 07:29 | 19:41 | 19:00 |
| December solstice | 08:31 | 16:49 | 15:55 |
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Libby Dam is a concrete gravity dam in the northwestern United States, on the Kootenai River in northwestern Montana. Dedicated on August 24, 1975, it is west of the continental divide, seventeen miles (27 km) upstream from the town of Libby.
Libby Dam sits at about 2,416 feet (736 m).
From Libby Dam: Tony Peak (SSW, 4.7 mi).
Sunset. The land falls away from Libby Dam toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
Libby, 11 miles W of Libby Dam.
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