Kheta Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Kheta is a privately owned earth dam located in Chouteau, Montana, just 30 miles from the city of Virgelle.


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Summary

Completed in 1960, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management. With a maximum storage capacity of 149 acre-feet, Kheta plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.

Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Kheta is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam stands at a height of 25 feet, with a length of 500 feet, making it a significant structure in the region. Despite its importance, the condition of Kheta has not been officially rated, highlighting the need for further assessment and potentially risk management measures to ensure its long-term sustainability.

Situated in the Omaha District and under the jurisdiction of Congressional District 00 in Montana, Kheta poses a significant hazard potential due to its size and location. With its primary purpose being fire protection and water storage, Kheta serves as a vital resource for the community and surrounding areas. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the management and maintenance of dams like Kheta will be crucial in adapting to changing conditions and ensuring water security for future generations.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

DIFFUSED SURFACE WATER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

149

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

25
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.