Chanlin
Chanlin is an earth dam located in Phillips County, Montana, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Chanlin
The primary purpose of Chanlin is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dan/keith Kluck (private). It impounds the Snowbank Coulee near Saco.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1951, 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 | Phillips |
| Nearest City | Saco |
| River/Stream | Snowbank Coulee |
| Coordinates | 48.20543, -107.41655 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DAN/KEITH KLUCK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01297 |
| Federal ID | MT01297 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |