Crow #68 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 24, 2025
Crow #68 is a private water resource located in Big Horn, Montana, specifically in the city of Lodge Grass.
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Summary
This structure, completed in 1959, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and creating a small fish pond. The dam is an earth-type structure with a height of 20 feet and a length of 160 feet, providing a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet.
Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Crow #68 is regulated and inspected by the state, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment. Despite lacking some detailed data such as inspection dates and risk assessments, this water resource plays a crucial role in local water management and conservation efforts in the region.
Located along Dry Beaver Creek, Crow #68 contributes to the overall water infrastructure in the area, supporting fire prevention efforts and providing essential water resources for livestock and aquatic life. With its historical significance dating back to the late 1950s, this dam continues to be a vital component of the local ecosystem, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
160 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
DRY BEAVER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
72 |
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.
Crow #68