Sagebrush #2 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Sagebrush #2 is a privately owned earth dam located in Phillips, Montana, near the TR-Seven Mile Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1967, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond maintenance. With a height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, this low-hazard structure plays a crucial role in the local water resource management.
Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Sagebrush #2 is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its safety and functionality. Although not rated for its condition assessment, this dam has been deemed to have a low hazard potential. The structure has a maximum discharge capacity of 285 cubic feet per second and is designed to handle emergency situations effectively.
Located in Congressional District 00 of Montana, Sagebrush #2 is overseen by Representative Greg Gianforte (R). While the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status is unclear, its risk management measures and inundation maps preparedness are not specified. With its key role in fire protection and water storage, Sagebrush #2 is an essential component of the local water resource infrastructure in Phillips County.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SEVEN MILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
79 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Missouri River Near Landusky Mt
|
9100cfs |
Peoples Creek Near Hays Mt
|
4cfs |
Milk River Near Dodson Mt
|
68cfs |
Milk River At Malta Mt
|
0cfs |
Musselshell River At Mosby Mt
|
12cfs |
Milk River Near Harlem Mt
|
69cfs |
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.
Sagebrush #2