Shendell #2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Battle Creek Schindal Battle I
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Shendell #2, located in Meagher, Montana, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1949 for irrigation purposes on Mike Day Creek.
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Summary
With a dam height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in water management in the region. The dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition. Despite not being under federal ownership, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state agency DNRC, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.
This irrigation dam in Sixteen, Montana, has a surface area of 9 acres and drains an area of 1.4 square miles. It is designed to withstand hydraulic heights of up to 25 feet and has a spillway width of 20 feet. While the dam's last inspection date, condition assessment, and emergency preparedness information are not provided, its low hazard potential suggests it poses minimal risk to downstream areas. The dam's primary purpose of irrigation highlights its importance in supporting agricultural activities in the region and underscores the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term functionality.
Overall, Shendell #2 serves as a vital water resource infrastructure in Meagher, Montana, contributing to the efficient management and distribution of water for agricultural purposes along Mike Day Creek. As a state-regulated and inspected facility, the dam plays a key role in ensuring water availability for irrigation while minimizing potential risks to the surrounding area. Continued oversight and maintenance of Shendell #2 will be essential to uphold its functionality and safety for the benefit of the local community and the environment.
Year Completed |
1949 |
Dam Length |
230 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
MIKE DAY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
1.4 |
Nid Storage |
132 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Area Campgrounds
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Skidway
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Skidway Campground
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Rillway Cabin
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Shendell #2