Meissner Reservoir Report
Nearby: Tex Oh Leo Dragons Head
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Meissner is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Liberty, Montana, near the city of Chester.
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Summary
The dam, completed in 1963, serves the primary purpose of irrigation, with a storage capacity of 186 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 95 acre-feet. It is situated on TR-GOVERNMENT CREEK and is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC).
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Meissner is a key water resource infrastructure in the region. The dam stands at a height of 10 feet and spans 300 feet in length, providing essential water supply for agricultural activities in the area. Although it has not been recently inspected or assessed for its emergency action plan, the dam continues to play a vital role in water management and irrigation in the region.
Owned and operated by a private entity, Meissner exemplifies the collaboration between private owners and state regulatory agencies in managing water resources in Montana. As climate change impacts water availability and management, the importance of maintaining and assessing infrastructure like Meissner becomes increasingly crucial for ensuring water security and sustainability in the region.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GOVERNMENT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
186 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Meissner