Lindstrom Reservoir Report
Nearby: Sportsman Traweek #2
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Lindstrom, located in Fallon County, Montana, is a private dam designed by the USDA NRCS primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1952, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Little Beaver Creek, Lindstrom plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, with a drainage area of 5.47 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 495 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, Lindstrom is regulated by the state of Montana and subject to regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement measures by the DNRC. The dam's condition is currently listed as "Not Rated," with no recent assessment available. The spillway width of 60 feet ensures effective water release during peak flow events, while the dam's location in S30 5N 59E provides vital irrigation benefits to the surrounding agricultural lands.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Lindstrom serves as a vital water resource infrastructure in the area, contributing to the sustainability of the local ecosystem and agricultural activities. With its historical significance dating back to the 1950s, Lindstrom remains a key component of water management in Fallon County, Montana, ensuring efficient irrigation practices and water storage capacity for the benefit of the community and the environment.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
670 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE BEAVER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
5.47 |
Nid Storage |
59 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |
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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.
Lindstrom