Burke Reservoir Report
Nearby: Allan Tri-W-Inc #2
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
Burke is a private dam located in Lambert, Montana, with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock watering, and serving as a small fish pond.
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Summary
Constructed in 1948 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a length of 100 feet, with a storage capacity of 223 acre-feet. Situated on TR-FOX CREEK in Richland County, Montana, Burke is regulated by the DNRC and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
With a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Burke has a spillway width of 20 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 480 cubic feet per second. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it is important to note that the risk management measures and emergency action plan status for Burke are currently unknown. As a key water resource structure in the area, Burke plays a vital role in ensuring water availability for various purposes while also posing potential risks that need to be carefully monitored and managed by relevant authorities.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
100 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FOX CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
5.77 |
Nid Storage |
223 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Yellowstone River Near Sidney Mt
|
6130cfs |
Missouri River Near Culbertson Mt
|
7200cfs |
Big Muddy Cr Nr Mouth Nr Culbertson Mt
|
18cfs |
Poplar River Near Poplar Mt
|
28cfs |
Missouri River Near Wolf Point Mt
|
5020cfs |
Yellowstone River At Glendive Mt
|
6000cfs |
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.
Burke