Cherry Creek #7 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cherry Creek #11 Cherry Creek #5
Last Updated: December 30, 2025
Cherry Creek #7, located in Forsyth, Montana, is a privately-owned dam with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock watering, and creating a small fish pond.
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Summary
Built in 1940, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Situated on the TR-Badland Coulee, Cherry Creek #7 plays a crucial role in water resource management in Rosebud County, Montana. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 45 acre-feet and serves as a vital source of water for fire suppression, livestock, and recreational fishing activities. Although the dam is not rated for its condition assessment, its history of maintenance and oversight by state regulatory agencies ensures its continued functionality for the surrounding community.
Despite its modest size and low hazard potential, Cherry Creek #7 contributes to the overall water infrastructure in the region and underscores the importance of proper dam management in ensuring water security and environmental sustainability. As climate change continues to impact water resources, dams like Cherry Creek #7 serve as key assets in mitigating the effects of drought, wildfires, and other climate-related challenges. Through ongoing monitoring and maintenance, this dam remains a reliable resource for water users and wildlife alike in the Rosebud County area.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
280 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BADLAND COULEE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
73 |
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.
Cherry Creek #7