Montez #5 is a privately owned earth dam located on the Huerfano River in Gardner, Colorado. Completed in 1909, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management. With a height of 10 feet and a length of 960 feet, Montez #5 has a storage capacity of 291 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 40 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and a high risk assessment rating.

Despite being last inspected in 1992, with an inspection frequency of 6 years, Montez #5's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated." The dam does not have a spillway and is not associated with any locks or outlet gates. While the risk management measures and emergency action plan status are unknown, the dam's risk assessment indicates a high level of risk. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may be interested in monitoring the condition and management of Montez #5, given its age and the potential impacts of its failure on the surrounding environment and communities.