Schlemmer #1
Schlemmer #1 is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Montana, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Schlemmer #1
The primary purpose of Schlemmer #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rex/grace Schlemmer (private). It impounds the Tr-yellowstone River near Edgar.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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 | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Edgar |
| River/Stream | Tr-yellowstone River |
| Coordinates | 45.42240, -108.87770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | REX/GRACE SCHLEMMER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02184 |
| Federal ID | MT02184 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |