Deep Can is an earth dam located in Teton County, Montana, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 80% 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 Deep Can
The primary purpose of Deep Can is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ernest G Devries (private). It impounds the Tr-can Coulee near Chouteau.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, 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.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Teton |
| Nearest City | Chouteau |
| River/Stream | Tr-can Coulee |
| Coordinates | 47.80530, -112.52930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ernest G Devries |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03387 |
| Federal ID | MT03387 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |