Veseth Reservoir
Veseth Reservoir is an earth dam located in Phillips County, Montana, built in 1925. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Veseth Reservoir
The primary purpose of Veseth Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Martawn S Veseth (private). It impounds the Seven Mile Creek near Saco.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 5,865 acre-feet. Completed in 1925, the structure is over a century old.
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 | Saco |
| River/Stream | Seven Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.91720, -108.17250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,865 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,865 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,818 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MARTAWN S VESETH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01329 |
| Federal ID | MT01329 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |