Barta, A.J. #1

TR-EAST FORK ASH CREEK· Custer, Montana· Built 1972· Earth· 20 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Barta, A.J. #1 is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 44.5% in MT)
Dam Length210 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Max Discharge215 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDMT01203

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DNRC

Ownership

C K FAILING

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Barta, A.J. #1?

Barta, A.J. #1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Barta, A.J. #1?

Barta, A.J. #1 is owned by C K FAILING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Barta, A.J. #1 built?

Barta, A.J. #1 was completed in 1972, making it 54 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Barta, A.J. #1?

Barta, A.J. #1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Barta, A.J. #1?

Barta, A.J. #1 has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.