Martawn Veseth #3 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lone Tree J-5 Ranch #1
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Martawn Veseth #3 is a privately owned dam located in Phillips County, Montana, near the city of Malta.
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Summary
Built in 1955 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and spans 250 feet in length. Its primary purpose is to provide fire protection, stock watering, and serve as a small fish pond, with a storage capacity of 78 acre-feet.
Situated on TR-Beaver Creek, Martawn Veseth #3 is regulated and permitted by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC). Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam's spillway width is 50 feet, and it has a maximum discharge capacity of 250 cubic feet per second.
While Martawn Veseth #3 has not been inspected in recent years and lacks updated emergency action plans, its presence contributes to the management of water resources in the region. Enthusiasts interested in water resource and climate issues can appreciate the role of this dam in providing essential services while ensuring the safety and sustainability of the surrounding ecosystem.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAVER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
2.28 |
Nid Storage |
78 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Martawn Veseth #3