Woodard #4 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Moffitt #2 Moffitt #1
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Woodard #4 is a privately owned earth dam in Miles City, Montana, that was completed in 1960 for fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond.
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Summary
Located on TR-Wolf Creek, this dam stands at 20 feet high and has a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. While the dam's hazard potential is rated as low, its condition has not been assessed, indicating a need for further evaluation and monitoring.
Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Woodard #4 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. The dam's primary purpose is to provide essential services such as fire protection and water storage for livestock, highlighting its importance for the local community. With a historical significance dating back to the 1960s, Woodard #4 serves as a key infrastructure for maintaining water resources in Custer County, Montana.
Despite its low hazard potential, the condition of Woodard #4 remains unrated, signaling a potential need for increased monitoring and maintenance. As a vital structure for fire protection and water storage in the area, it is crucial to ensure the safety and efficiency of this dam for the surrounding community and the environment. With its location on TR-Wolf Creek and its state-regulated status, Woodard #4 plays a significant role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Custer County, Montana.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
150 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WOLF CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Woodard #4