Twodot Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Twodot, a privately owned irrigation dam located in Wheatland County, Montana, serves as a crucial water resource along Alkali Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1953, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans 750 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 650 acre-feet. Despite its age, Twodot has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition, showcasing its reliability and stability in the face of potential climate challenges.

Managed by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) in Montana, Twodot undergoes regular state inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safe operation and compliance with regulatory standards. With a normal storage capacity of 555 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 1000 cubic feet per second, Twodot plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities in the region, highlighting its significance in sustaining water supplies for irrigation purposes in this semi-arid area.

While Twodot has not been formally assessed for its emergency preparedness measures, its location within the Omaha District and its association with Alkali Creek underscore the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management strategies to safeguard against potential flooding events and ensure the continued resilience of this essential water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1953

Dam Length

750

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

ALKALI CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

42

Hydraulic Height

31

Drainage Area

11.5

Nid Storage

650

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

31
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.