Chuck Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Chuck is a private dam located in Fort Belknap Agency, Montana, along the Paradise Valley Canal.
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Summary
Completed in 1949, Chuck serves multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management. This earth dam stands at 15 feet high with a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet and a drainage area of 55 acres.
Managed by the DNRC, Chuck has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition assessment. While its inspection frequency and emergency preparedness details are not specified, the dam is state-regulated and falls under the jurisdiction of Montana. With a Federal ID of MT02821, Chuck is a key structure in the region and plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Located in Congressional District 00 of Montana, Chuck is situated in a picturesque area of Blaine County. Despite lacking certain details on its infrastructure and maintenance history, Chuck stands as a testament to the importance of private water management systems in ensuring the safety and sustainability of communities in the face of changing weather patterns and environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1949 |
Dam Length |
150 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
PARADISE VALLEY CANAL |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Milk River Near Harlem Mt
|
69cfs |
Battle Creek Near Chinook Mt
|
12cfs |
Clear Creek Near Chinook Mt
|
21cfs |
Peoples Creek Near Hays Mt
|
4cfs |
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.
Chuck