Wolf Creek Reservoir Report
Nearby: Standish #5 Porcupine (Rosebud)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Wolf Creek, located in Rosebud, Montana, is a privately owned dam completed in 1976 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
The earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet with a length of 1200 feet, providing a storage capacity of 313 acre-feet. Situated on Wolf Creek, the dam is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance. Despite its low hazard potential and current "Not Rated" condition assessment, the dam serves as a crucial water resource for the region.
Owned by private entities, Wolf Creek also falls under the purview of the Mine Safety and Health Administration for regulatory oversight. With a primary purpose of fire protection and livestock support, the dam plays a vital role in water management and environmental conservation in the area. While the dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment details are currently unavailable, its location in the Omaha District underscores its significance in the local water resource and climate management landscape. As a key structure for maintaining water levels and supporting biodiversity, Wolf Creek offers valuable insights for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand the intersection of infrastructure and environmental stewardship in Montana.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
1200 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
WOLF CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Nid Storage |
313 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
31 |
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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.
Wolf Creek