Snake
Snake is an earth dam located in Blaine County, Montana, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Snake
The primary purpose of Snake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by S Bar B Ranch Co (private). It impounds the Tr-snake Creek near Fort Belknap.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Blaine |
| Nearest City | Fort Belknap |
| River/Stream | Tr-snake Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.41790, -109.20960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | S BAR B RANCH CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00230 |
| Federal ID | MT00230 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |