French #5 Reservoir Report
Nearby: French #1 Heckmiller #1
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
French #5, located in Kinsey, Montana, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1960 primarily for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
With a height of 17 feet and a length of 240 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 104 acre-feet and serves the local community in Custer County. The dam is regulated and permitted by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, with inspection and enforcement measures in place to ensure its safety and functionality.
Situated on the TR-Sage Creek, French #5 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. With no recent inspection date available, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures remain undisclosed. Despite its limited information on risk factors and emergency preparedness, French #5 continues to provide vital water resource management for fire protection and agricultural needs in the surrounding area. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate regulation can appreciate the unique role that French #5 plays in sustaining the local ecosystem and economy in Montana.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
240 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SAGE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
104 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
17 |
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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.
French #5