Ice Skating Rink Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lenhart #5 Stanley Steamer
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Chinook, Montana, the Ice Skating Rink is a privately owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a length of 125 feet, providing a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. The dam was completed in 1940 and is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, ensuring that it meets state inspection, enforcement, and permitting requirements.
Situated on the TR-LODGE CREEK, the Ice Skating Rink dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. While it serves as an essential resource for irrigation in the region, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated. Despite lacking certain risk management measures and assessment data, the structure continues to play a vital role in water resource management in Hill County, Montana.
With its historical significance dating back to the mid-20th century, the Ice Skating Rink dam continues to stand as a testament to the region's reliance on water resources for agricultural purposes. While further assessment and management measures may be needed to ensure its long-term sustainability, the dam remains a key feature in the local landscape, providing both practical irrigation benefits and a nod to the past.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
125 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LODGE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
Ice Skating Rink