Hook #69 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hook #52 French #15
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Hook #69, located in Kinsey, Montana on Coal Creek, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1959 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
With a height of 15 feet and a length of 225 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet and a normal storage of 28 acre-feet. While the dam is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), it has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment.
Despite its low hazard potential, Hook #69 plays a crucial role in providing fire protection and supporting local livestock and fisheries in the area. The dam, situated in Rosebud County, Montana, is strategically designed to meet these specific needs while adhering to state regulations for inspection and enforcement. Its location on Coal Creek, a tributary in the Omaha District, emphasizes the importance of water resource management in maintaining the ecological balance and sustainability of the region.
As an essential water resource structure in the area, Hook #69 serves as a testament to the careful planning and maintenance required for dams to fulfill their intended purposes effectively. With its historical significance dating back to 1959, this earth dam stands as a vital component of the water infrastructure in Kinsey, Montana, showcasing the intersection of human intervention and environmental conservation in the management of water resources and climate adaptation efforts.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
225 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
COAL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
54 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Hook #69