M Gaskill #1

M Gaskill #1 is an earth dam located in Powder River County, Montana, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialLowFailure would cause limited damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height10 ft
Built196561 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 10 ft
10 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

10 ft tall and 65 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 M Gaskill #1

The primary purpose of M Gaskill #1 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 Martha Gaskill (private). It impounds the Rough Creek near Miles City.

The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 65 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Location

StateMontana
CountyPowder River
Nearest CityMiles City
River/StreamRough Creek
Coordinates45.61800, -105.72480

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length65 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage66 acre-ft
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerMartha Gaskill
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT01827
Federal IDMT01827
More InfoState Dam Safety Program