Sanburn Reservoir, located in Powder River, Montana, is a privately owned water resource managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC).
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This reservoir was completed in 1961 and primarily serves the purpose of irrigation, with a storage capacity of 364 acre-feet. Situated on Belle Creek, the dam is an earth-fill structure standing at 31 feet high and 185 feet long, with a low hazard potential.
The reservoir's normal storage capacity is 215 acre-feet, providing water for agricultural purposes in the surrounding area. Despite being not rated in terms of condition assessment, Sanburn Reservoir is inspected regularly by the state agency and meets regulatory guidelines. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment are currently not available, but the low hazard potential suggests a relatively low risk of failure. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the region may find Sanburn Reservoir an interesting site for its irrigation function and water management practices under state jurisdiction.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
185 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
BELLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Nid Storage |
364 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
31 |
Little Powder River Ab Dry Creek
|
1cfs |
Powder River At Moorhead Mt
|
60cfs |
Belle Fourche River Near Alva
|
14cfs |
Clear Creek Near Arvada
|
256cfs |
Wild Horse Creek Near Arvada
|
0cfs |
Powder River At Arvada
|
156cfs |