Kesterson #2
Kesterson #2 is an earth dam located in Rosebud County, Montana, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kesterson #2
The primary purpose of Kesterson #2 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 Russel Kesterson (private). It impounds the Muggins Creek near Hysham.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 246 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1949, 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 | Hysham |
| River/Stream | Muggins Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.56210, -107.55300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | RUSSEL KESTERSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02190 |
| Federal ID | MT02190 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |