Field #1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Matovich #1 Karen #7
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Field #1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Garfield, Montana, with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock watering, and a small fish pond.
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Summary
Built in 1939, this dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. Situated on Seventy-Nine Coulee, this low hazard potential dam is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and is subject to state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Despite its age, the condition of Field #1 has not been formally assessed, and it is not currently rated. However, the dam's low hazard potential suggests that it poses minimal risk to downstream communities in the event of a failure. Emergency action plans have not been prepared for this structure, and there are no records of recent inspections or maintenance activities. With its modest size and limited functionality, Field #1 serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring even the smallest water resource structures for the safety of surrounding areas and the sustainability of local ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1939 |
Dam Length |
150 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
SEVENTY-NINE COULEE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
88 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Field #1