Gofara #6 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Gofara #8 Goffena #4
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Gofara #6 is a privately owned dam located in Musselshell, Montana, with a primary purpose of providing fire protection and serving as a stock or small fish pond.
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Summary
The earth dam, with a height of 12 feet and a length of 300 feet, was completed in 1955 and has a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet. Situated on TR-HOWARD COULEE, the dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) in Montana.
With a low hazard potential and a current condition assessment of "Not Rated," Gofara #6 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. Although the dam has not been inspected recently, it is designed to meet state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, risk assessment, and risk management measures are currently not available, indicating a potential area for improvement in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the structure.
Overall, Gofara #6 serves as an important resource for fire protection and irrigation purposes in the region. While its condition and regulatory compliance are in good standing, there is room for enhancing emergency preparedness and risk management protocols to ensure the long-term safety and functionality of the dam for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HOWARD COULEE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
107 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
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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.
Gofara #6