Haylodge #1
Haylodge #1 is an earth dam located in Hill County, Montana, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Haylodge #1
The primary purpose of Haylodge #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dorothy Woronik (private). It impounds the Hay Coulee near Chinook.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Completed in 1939, 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 | Hill |
| Nearest City | Chinook |
| River/Stream | Hay Coulee |
| Coordinates | 48.93350, -109.53990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DOROTHY WORONIK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00299 |
| Federal ID | MT00299 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |