Kiff Res 2
Kiff Res 2 is an earth dam located in Meagher County, Montana, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kiff Res 2
The primary purpose of Kiff Res 2 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 Tr-sixteenmile Creek near Ringling.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 239 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, 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 | Tr-sixteenmile Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.23160, -110.69550 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 239 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 239 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KIFF RANCH INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00862 |
| Federal ID | MT00862 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |