Edward Lanning #1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Edward Lanning #2 Lemon Hart
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Edward Lanning #1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Lightning Flat, Carter County, Montana.
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Summary
Built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 300 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 258 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.66 square miles.
Situated on Deadman Creek in the Omaha District, Edward Lanning #1 is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC). Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has not been rated and there is no existing emergency action plan in place. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1000 cubic feet per second, the dam provides essential water resource management benefits for the surrounding area.
Overall, Edward Lanning #1 is a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in Montana, providing vital services for fire protection, livestock, and fisheries. As a privately owned dam with state jurisdiction and regulatory oversight, its continued maintenance and inspection are essential to ensure the safety and effectiveness of its operations in the face of potential climate challenges.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
DEADMAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
0.66 |
Nid Storage |
258 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Edward Lanning #1