Harlem Water Supply
Harlem Water Supply is an earth dam located in Blaine County, Montana, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Harlem Water Supply
The primary purpose of Harlem Water Supply is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Harlem (local government). It impounds the Pumped From Milk River near Harlem.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Harlem |
| River/Stream | Pumped From Milk River |
| Coordinates | 48.50540, -108.79630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF HARLEM |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01462 |
| Federal ID | MT01462 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |