Ballard #1
Ballard #1 is an earth dam located in Rosebud County, Montana, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ballard #1
The primary purpose of Ballard #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 Ethel Ballard (private). It impounds the Horse Creek near Forsyth.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Completed in 1941, 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 | Horse Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.46440, -107.12070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | ETHEL BALLARD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01885 |
| Federal ID | MT01885 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |