Meeting Place Reservoir Report
Nearby: Tuttle Pr-71 Retention Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Meeting Place is a private irrigation dam located in Malta, Montana, along the North Fork Halfway Coulee.
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Summary
Built in 1960, the earth dam stands at 8 feet tall and spans 100 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet for agricultural purposes. The dam is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards.
Despite its low hazard potential, Meeting Place plays a crucial role in supporting local water resource management in Phillips County. With a primary purpose of irrigation, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the agricultural community in the region. Its normal storage capacity of 36 acre-feet helps sustain crop production and maintain water supply during dry periods, contributing to the sustainable use of water resources in the area.
As an essential component of the water infrastructure in Montana, Meeting Place reflects the collaboration between private owners and state regulators in ensuring the safety and efficiency of water management systems. With its strategic location and reliable performance, the dam exemplifies the importance of maintaining and regulating water resources to meet the needs of both the environment and the local community. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Meeting Place offers a fascinating case study of how private and public entities work together to sustainably manage water in a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
100 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH FORK HALFWAY COULEE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
85 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
8 |
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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.
Meeting Place