Neiser #1
Neiser #1 is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Montana, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Neiser #1
The primary purpose of Neiser #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by State Of Montana, D.n.r.c., T.l.m.d. (state). It impounds the Neiser Creek near Medicine Lake.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 314 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, 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.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Medicine Lake |
| River/Stream | Neiser Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.56417, -104.46089 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 314 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 314 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 198 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | STATE OF MONTANA, D.N.R.C., T.L.M.D. |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01353 |
| Federal ID | MT01353 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |