Schiffer #6
Schiffer #6 is an earth dam located in Rosebud County, Montana, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Schiffer #6
The primary purpose of Schiffer #6 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Art Schiffer (private). It impounds the Blacktail Creek near Forsyth.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Rosebud |
| Nearest City | Forsyth |
| River/Stream | Blacktail Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.75910, -106.99290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ART SCHIFFER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01913 |
| Federal ID | MT01913 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |