Cimrhakl #3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cimrhakl #3 is a privately owned earth dam located in Fergus County, Montana, along Crooked Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1949 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 150 feet, Cimrhakl #3 has a storage capacity of 128 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.63 square miles.

Although classified as having a low hazard potential, Cimrhakl #3 is considered to have a moderate risk level. Despite not being rated for its current condition, the dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the DNRC. With an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unknown. Supporters of water resource management and climate conservation may find interest in exploring the potential environmental implications of Cimrhakl #3's operation and maintenance.

Year Completed

1949

Dam Length

150

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

CROOKED CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

20

Drainage Area

0.63

Nid Storage

128

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

20
       
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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.