Chicken of The Sea

TR GARLAND CREEK· Phillips, Montana· Earth· 15 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Chicken of The Sea is classified as low hazard in Montana. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 18.8% in MT)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage82 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
NID IDMT03814

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DNRC

Ownership

RONALD L SJOSTROM

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Chicken of The Sea?

Chicken of The Sea is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Chicken of The Sea?

Chicken of The Sea is owned by RONALD L SJOSTROM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Chicken of The Sea?

Chicken of The Sea serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Chicken of The Sea?

Chicken of The Sea has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.