Schlesinger #1
Schlesinger #1 is an earth dam located in Rosebud County, Montana, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Schlesinger #1
The primary purpose of Schlesinger #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by M H Schlesinger (private). It impounds the Hanson Coulee near Forsyth.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 174 acre-feet. Completed in 1946, 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.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Rosebud |
| Nearest City | Forsyth |
| River/Stream | Hanson Coulee |
| Coordinates | 46.76800, -107.15260 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | M H SCHLESINGER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01877 |
| Federal ID | MT01877 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |