Roth #2 is an earth dam located in Phillips County, Montana, built in 1947. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 240 ft long. 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 Roth #2
The primary purpose of Roth #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Veseth & Veseth Livestock Co (private). It impounds the Third Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Phillips |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Third Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.80840, -108.01380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Veseth & Veseth Livestock Co |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01325 |
| Federal ID | MT01325 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |