Fox Reservoir Report
Nearby: Rafferty #5 Fox #1
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Custer, Montana, the Fox dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and creating a small fish pond.
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Summary
Constructed in 1961, this earth dam stands at 25 feet high and spans 309 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 174 acre-feet, the dam is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and is in overall good condition with a low hazard potential.
Situated on Mizpah Creek, the Fox dam plays a crucial role in providing water resources for the surrounding area. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, it is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its integrity and safety. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently not specified, indicating a potential area for improvement in disaster preparedness.
Owned and operated by a private entity, the Fox dam is situated in a picturesque location with a primary purpose of serving the local community's needs for water access. With its low hazard potential and regulated status, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining and managing water resources effectively in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demands.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
309 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MIZPAH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
174 |
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.
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