Tolksdorf #1
Tolksdorf #1 is an earth dam located in Richland County, Montana, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tolksdorf #1
The primary purpose of Tolksdorf #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Harold J Tolksdorf (private). It impounds the Tr-west Charlie Creek near Blair.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 | Richland |
| Nearest City | Blair |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Charlie Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.98210, -104.89580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 278 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HAROLD J TOLKSDORF |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00366 |
| Federal ID | MT00366 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |