Schlesinger #2

Schlesinger #2 is an earth dam located in Rosebud County, Montana, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Schlesinger #2

The primary purpose of Schlesinger #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by M H Schlesinger (private). It impounds the Big Porcupine Creek near Forsyth.

The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMontana
CountyRosebud
Nearest CityForsyth
River/StreamBig Porcupine Creek
Coordinates46.75000, -107.20380

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length125 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage85 acre-ft
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerM H SCHLESINGER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT01878
Federal IDMT01878
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams