Barta, A.j. #2
Barta, A.j. #2 is an earth dam located in Custer County, Montana, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Barta, A.j. #2
The primary purpose of Barta, A.j. #2 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Failings Inc (private). It impounds the East Fork Ash Creek near Miles City.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Custer |
| Nearest City | Miles City |
| River/Stream | East Fork Ash Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.07770, -105.70190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 215 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | FAILINGS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01454 |
| Federal ID | MT01454 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |