Froze-To-Death Land Co #1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Grierson #1 Big Timber #49
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Froze-To-Death Land CO #1, located in Treasure County, Montana, is a private dam designed by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a length of 375 feet, with a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Roach Coulee and is regulated by the DNRC, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite being classified as a low-hazard potential structure, Froze-To-Death Land CO #1 poses moderate risk due to its age and condition assessment being noted as not rated. The spillway, which is uncontrolled and 20 feet wide, has a maximum discharge of 270 cubic feet per second. While the dam has not been inspected recently, state jurisdiction and regulatory agencies are responsible for overseeing its maintenance and operation. Although the dam meets guidelines for emergency action preparedness, further risk management measures may need to be implemented to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
375 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
ROACH COULEE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Drainage Area |
2.34 |
Nid Storage |
105 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
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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.
Froze-To-Death Land Co #1