Chicken Of The Sea Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cottonwood Grazing #4 Dam Plethora
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Chicken of The Sea, located in Phillips County, Montana, is a private earth dam primarily used for fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond.
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Summary
With a height of 15 feet and a hydraulic height of 12 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 66 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 200 feet and covers a surface area of 14 acres.
Operated by the DNRC, Chicken of The Sea sits on TR Garland Creek and is regulated by the state of Montana. Despite its low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, the dam is subject to state inspection, permitting, and enforcement. While the structure has not been modified in recent years and no emergency action plan is in place, the dam serves important functions in the area for both fire protection and wildlife conservation.
Located in a picturesque setting in Malta, Montana, Chicken of The Sea adds to the natural beauty of the region while providing essential water resources for various purposes. With its modest size and low risk profile, this earth dam serves as a valuable asset for the community, ensuring a sustainable supply of water for firefighting, livestock, and recreational fishing activities in the area.
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR GARLAND CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
82 |
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.
Chicken Of The Sea