H Stensvad #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

H Stensvad #2 is a privately owned Earth dam located in Mosby, Montana, along the TR-North Willow Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1950 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock watering, and as a small fish pond. With a height of 18 feet and a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, H Stensvad #2 is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the DNRC. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 100 cubic feet per second. While its condition assessment is currently rated as "Not Rated," the risk assessment for the dam is considered moderate, with a risk level of 3.

Given its significance in providing water for various purposes and its location in a region prone to climate variability, understanding and managing the risks associated with H Stensvad #2 is essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of its operations. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and maintaining the integrity of this dam is crucial for mitigating potential risks and safeguarding the surrounding community and environment.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

TR-NORTH WILLOW CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

57

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

18
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.