Cherry Creek #10 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cherry Creek #9 Cherry Creek #4
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Cherry Creek #10, located in Forsyth, Montana, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1948 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
This dam stands at a height of 15 feet with a length of 200 feet, providing a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Hallanger Coulee, this structure is regulated and inspected by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential, Cherry Creek #10 has not been given a condition assessment rating. With no documented last inspection date or inspection frequency, there is limited information available on the current state of this dam. Although there are no spillways or outlet gates documented, the dam's location and purpose suggest its importance for local water resource management and potentially climate resilience in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and advocate for the proper maintenance and inspection of infrastructure like Cherry Creek #10 to ensure its continued functionality and safety for surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HALLANGER COULEE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Cherry Creek #10