Royal Champion Reservoir Report
Nearby: Chinook, North Best Rocky Twist
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Royal Champion is a private earth dam located in Chinook, Montana, along the TR-Battle Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this structure serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and a small fish pond. With a dam height of 15 feet and a length of 300 feet, Royal Champion has a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.32 square miles.
Managed by the DNRC and regulated by the state of Montana, Royal Champion has a low hazard potential and is currently in "Not Rated" condition. The dam features a spillway width of 100 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 440 cubic feet per second. While the last inspection date and condition assessment are not provided, the structure meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements, ensuring its safety and functionality for the surrounding area.
Despite being classified as a private dam, Royal Champion plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate adaptation in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this structure serves as a significant example of how private entities, government agencies, and regulatory bodies work together to protect communities and ecosystems through sustainable water infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BATTLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
0.32 |
Nid Storage |
77 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Royal Champion