Gofara #8 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Gofara #6 Howard Coulee #1
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Gofara #8 is a private earth dam located in Musselshell, Montana, with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
Completed in 1955, this dam has a height of 12 feet and a length of 350 feet, providing a storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-HOWARD COULEE river or stream, this low hazard potential structure is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
Despite its low hazard potential and current "Not Rated" condition assessment, Gofara #8 plays a crucial role in providing water resources for fire protection, livestock, and small-scale fishery activities in the area. The dam's location in a rural setting highlights its importance in supporting local agriculture and environmental sustainability. As a key asset in water management, Gofara #8 underscores the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to uphold its functionality and safety standards for the community it serves.
With its strategic placement and vital functions, Gofara #8 represents a significant contribution to water resource management in the region. As a privately-owned structure, its role in supporting various activities underscores the interconnectedness of water resources, climate resilience, and community well-being. Moving forward, ongoing cooperation between the owner, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders will be essential to ensure the continued operation and effectiveness of Gofara #8 in meeting the water needs of its users and protecting the local ecosystem.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HOWARD COULEE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
93 |
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 #8