Kuhr #2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: No 10 Faber Cattle
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Kuhr #2, located in Dodson, Montana, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes on Peoples Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1930, this significant dam has a height of 20 feet and a length of 500 feet, providing a storage capacity of 289 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 148 acre-feet, Kuhr #2 plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the area.
Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Kuhr #2 is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its hazard potential is considered significant. Despite lacking detailed risk assessment and emergency action plans, Kuhr #2 remains a vital water resource infrastructure in the region, ensuring a reliable water supply for irrigation purposes.
Representing a key component of the local water management infrastructure, Kuhr #2 stands as a testament to the historical significance of water resource development in Montana. As climate change continues to impact water availability and management practices, the conservation and maintenance of dams like Kuhr #2 will be crucial in ensuring sustainable water resources for future generations.
Year Completed |
1930 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PEOPLES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
289 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Peoples Creek Near Hays Mt
|
4cfs |
Milk River Near Harlem Mt
|
69cfs |
Clear Creek Near Chinook Mt
|
21cfs |
Battle Creek Near Chinook Mt
|
12cfs |
Milk River At Havre Mt
|
42cfs |
Milk River Near Dodson Mt
|
68cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Kuhr #2