Stinebaugh #1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Murion, B. #5 Stinebaugh #2
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Stinebaugh #1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Garfield, Montana, designed by the USDA NRCS to serve multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond.
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Summary
Completed in 1971, this dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a length of 551 feet, providing a storage capacity of 89 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Vail Creek, this structure has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
Despite not being federally owned, Stinebaugh #1 is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safe operation. With a moderate risk assessment level of 3, this dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 310 cubic feet per second. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 1.09 square miles, indicating its importance in managing water resources in the region.
Overall, Stinebaugh #1 serves as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in Garfield, Montana, providing essential services for fire protection, livestock, and recreational purposes. As a privately owned structure with state jurisdiction, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between private owners and regulatory agencies to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the area.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
551 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-VAIL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
1.09 |
Nid Storage |
89 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Stinebaugh #1