Gardner #1 (east Dam)
Gardner #1 (east Dam) is an earth dam located in Carter County, Montana, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gardner #1 (east Dam)
The primary purpose of Gardner #1 (east Dam) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gardners Laz E Bar Ranch Inc (private). It impounds the Little Groat Creek near Marmarth, North Dakota.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/30/1997. That was over 28 years ago.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Carter |
| Nearest City | Marmarth, North Dakota |
| River/Stream | Little Groat Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.25260, -104.87500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 855 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GARDNERS LAZ E BAR RANCH INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 06/30/1997 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01096 |
| Federal ID | MT01096 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |