Neufeld No 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Neufeld No 1 Eddie #2
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Neufeld No 2 is a privately owned earth dam located on the MIDDLE FORK PORCUPINE CREEK in Valley, Montana.
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Summary
Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management. With a dam height of 10 feet and a length of 671 feet, Neufeld No 2 has a storage capacity of 293 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.06 square miles.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Neufeld No 2 is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While the condition assessment is currently rated as 'Not Rated', the risk assessment for this dam is moderate (3), indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to mitigate any potential hazards.
Located in Congressional District 00 of Montana, Neufeld No 2 is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet to manage excess water flow. The dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are currently not specified, suggesting room for improvement in preparedness and response strategies. As a crucial water resource infrastructure, Neufeld No 2 plays a vital role in supporting the local community's water needs and environmental conservation efforts in the area.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
671 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
MIDDLE FORK PORCUPINE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
2.06 |
Nid Storage |
293 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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.
Neufeld No 2