Rain Dancer
Rain Dancer is an earth dam located in Hill County, Montana, built in 1916. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Rain Dancer
The primary purpose of Rain Dancer is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Vernon J Sohn (private). It impounds the Sprinkle Coulee near Havre.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Completed in 1916, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Hill |
| Nearest City | Havre |
| River/Stream | Sprinkle Coulee |
| Coordinates | 48.53860, -109.97210 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | VERNON J SOHN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03318 |
| Federal ID | MT03318 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |