Kirschten #1
Kirschten #1 is an earth dam located in Fallon County, Montana, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kirschten #1
The primary purpose of Kirschten #1 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by James Kirschten (private). It impounds the Tr-little Beaver Creek near Marmarth North Dakota.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 211 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Fallon |
| Nearest City | Marmarth North Dakota |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.29430, -104.18140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | JAMES KIRSCHTEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02393 |
| Federal ID | MT02393 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |