Prescott Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hingham Sandy Sage Bye Gone
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Located in Hingham, Montana, the Prescott dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock watering, and as a small fish pond.
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Summary
Completed in 1901, this private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and spans 669 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 195 acre-feet, the dam regulates the Hingham Coulee stream, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), the Prescott dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has not been formally assessed. However, with a history dating back over a century, the Prescott dam remains a vital asset for water resource management in the region, supporting both agricultural and ecological needs.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the Prescott dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water supply and ecosystem health in Hill County, Montana. While the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness are not fully documented, its significance as a water control structure underscores the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to safeguard against potential hazards and ensure reliable water access for the community.
Year Completed |
1901 |
Dam Length |
669 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
HINGHAM COULEE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Nid Storage |
195 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
38 |
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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.
Prescott