Flathead Lake already within a foot of full pool
SKQ Dam, southwest of Polson, had seven of its 14 gates open Sunday to keep the lake from filling too quickly. The resulting froth captured a rainbow. (Kristi Niemeyer/Leader)
Looking for a breathtaking view? Head down the stone steps to the overlook above Séliš Ksanka Ql̓ispé Dam southwest of Polson, Mont. But be prepared for a breath-stealing walk back up.
On Sunday, seven of the dam's 13 gates were open, creating a spectacle of froth and foam at the bottom of the 204-foot-high impoundment that spans the Flathead River.
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