Wolery Fish Pond Reservoir Report
Nearby: Wolery Waters Sweet Adeline
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Wolery Fish Pond, located in Gildford, Montana, is a privately owned water resource that serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond.
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Summary
Built in 1955, this earth dam structure has a height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet. The pond is situated along the TR-Sage Creek, in Liberty County, Montana, and covers a drainage area of 58 square miles.
Owned and regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Wolery Fish Pond has a low hazard potential and is currently in "Not Rated" condition as per the last assessment. Despite not having a designated spillway or inspection frequency, the pond meets state permitting and enforcement requirements, ensuring its safe operation and maintenance. With its picturesque location and historical significance dating back to the 1950s, Wolery Fish Pond is a valuable water resource for the local community and a hub for water and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SAGE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
82 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Wolery Fish Pond