Burgundy Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mercury (Hill) Hybner
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Burgundy is a privately owned earth dam located in GILDFORD, Montana, along the TR-SAGE CREEK river.
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Summary
Completed in 1953, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. With a height of 34 feet and a length of 990 feet, Burgundy has a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 55 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and its condition is currently not rated.
Managed by the DNRC and falling under the jurisdiction of the state of Montana, Burgundy is inspected, regulated, and enforced by state authorities. The dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain risk assessment and emergency preparedness measures. While it meets state permitting and inspection requirements, there is room for improvement in terms of emergency action planning, hazard potential assessment, and risk management measures. As a crucial resource for fire protection and water storage in the area, enhancing Burgundy's safety protocols could be beneficial for both the environment and the community it serves.
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
990 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SAGE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Nid Storage |
99 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
34 |
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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.
Burgundy