Bethel #7 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bethel #1 Goffena #2
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Bethel #7 is a privately owned earth dam located in Petroleum County, Montana, specifically on TR-MAGINNIS CREEK.
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Summary
Built in 1955, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and as a small fish pond. Standing at a height of 18 feet and with a length of 150 feet, Bethel #7 has a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 32 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition and lacks recent inspection data.
Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Bethel #7 is regulated by the state and subject to regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement activities. The dam's geographic coordinates are 46.8412° N, -108.1011° W, making it a key feature in the water resource infrastructure of the area. While the dam has not been assessed for its emergency action plan readiness or risk management measures, its presence contributes to the overall water resource management of the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bethel #7 represents a vital component of the local ecosystem and a point of interest for further study and monitoring.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
150 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MAGINNIS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
69 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
Bethel #7