Schlesinger #3
Key Takeaway
Schlesinger #3 is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.2% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | MT01910 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
ERVIN DOBSON
Private
Nearby Dams
Schlesinger #4
Rosebud, MT
Low Hazard 15 ftUs#13 Dam
Rosebud, MT
Low HazardBig Timber #5
Rosebud, MT
Low Hazard 16 ftBass (Rosebud)
Rosebud, MT
Low Hazard 30 ftSchiffer #6
Rosebud, MT
Low Hazard 15 ftBig Timber #50
Rosebud, MT
Low Hazard 18 ftCherry Creek #7
Rosebud, MT
Low Hazard 20 ftSchlesinger #1
Rosebud, MT
Low Hazard 20 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Schlesinger #3?
Schlesinger #3 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 Schlesinger #3?
Schlesinger #3 is owned by ERVIN DOBSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Schlesinger #3 built?
Schlesinger #3 was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Schlesinger #3?
Schlesinger #3 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 Schlesinger #3?
Schlesinger #3 has a dam height of 12 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.