Askin
Askin is an earth dam located in Fallon County, Montana, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Askin
The primary purpose of Askin is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Knuths Cattle Co. (private). It impounds the Tr-o'fallon Creek near Ismay.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 462 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 43 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Fallon |
| Nearest City | Ismay |
| River/Stream | Tr-o'fallon Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.34540, -104.76110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 462 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KNUTHS CATTLE CO. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01044 |
| Federal ID | MT01044 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |