D S Scott #2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: D G Orchowski #2 D G Orchowski #1
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
D S Scott #2 is a privately owned earth dam located in Hardin, Montana, along the TR-Little Bighorn River.
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Summary
Built in 1930, the dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and creating a small fish pond. With a height of 15 feet and a length of 125 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the region.
Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), D S Scott #2 is regulated and inspected by the state, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition has not been officially rated. Emergency action plans and inundation maps for the dam are yet to be prepared, raising concerns about the readiness for potential risks and emergencies in the area.
Located within Congressional District 00, Montana, and under the jurisdiction of the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, D S Scott #2 is a crucial infrastructure for water management in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor the condition and management of such dams to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water resources for future generations.
Year Completed |
1930 |
Dam Length |
125 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE BIGHORN RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
67 |
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.
D S Scott #2