Blevins is an earth dam located in Blaine County, Montana, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 50 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Blevins
The primary purpose of Blevins is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Duane Schnittgen (private). It impounds the Birdwell Coulee near Fort Belknap.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 | Blaine |
| Nearest City | Fort Belknap |
| River/Stream | Birdwell Coulee |
| Coordinates | 48.53830, -109.05200 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Duane Schnittgen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00534 |
| Federal ID | MT00534 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |