Yunck
Yunck is an earth dam located in Glacier County, Montana, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Yunck
The primary purpose of Yunck is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Harry/robert Yunck (private). It impounds the Big Rock Coulee near Cut Bank.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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 | Glacier |
| Nearest City | Cut Bank |
| River/Stream | Big Rock Coulee |
| Coordinates | 48.69607, -112.36794 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HARRY/ROBERT YUNCK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03340 |
| Federal ID | MT03340 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |