Kiff Res 1 is an earth dam located in Meagher County, Montana, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 200 ft long, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kiff Res 1
The primary purpose of Kiff Res 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kiff Ranch Inc. (private). It impounds the Sixteen Mile Creek near Ringling.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 272 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, 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.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Meagher |
| Nearest City | Ringling |
| River/Stream | Sixteen Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.23510, -110.68090 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Kiff Ranch Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00861 |
| Federal ID | MT00861 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |