Brinkman Reservoir Report
Nearby: Willow Hansen (Blaine)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Brinkman is a privately owned Earth dam located in Blaine, Montana, specifically in the city of Savoy.
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Summary
Constructed in 1959 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at 12 feet in height and spans 300 feet in length. It serves as a crucial structure for water resource management along the TR-Box Elder Creek, providing a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet with a normal storage of 18 acre-feet.
Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Brinkman is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite being a relatively small dam, Brinkman plays a vital role in water conservation efforts in the region and is a key asset for the local community.
With its strategic location and functional design, Brinkman represents a significant contribution to the water infrastructure in Montana. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Brinkman will play an increasingly important role in managing water flow, storage, and distribution. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will appreciate the unique characteristics and importance of Brinkman in the context of sustainable water management practices.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BOX ELDER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
62 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Milk River Near Harlem Mt
|
69cfs |
Battle Creek Near Chinook Mt
|
12cfs |
Peoples Creek Near Hays Mt
|
4cfs |
Clear Creek Near Chinook Mt
|
21cfs |
Milk River Near Dodson Mt
|
68cfs |
Milk River At Havre Mt
|
42cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Brinkman