Baracker Reservoir Report
Nearby: Wilma Barney Rubbel
Last Updated: December 31, 2025
Baracker, located in Poplar, Montana, along TR-Box Elder Creek, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1935 with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock watering, and serving as a small fish pond.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 30 feet, with a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet. While the dam is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), it holds a low hazard potential and has not been assessed for its current condition.
Despite its age, Baracker has not undergone any modifications or inspections in recent years, and its emergency action plan status remains unclear. The dam, situated in Congressional District 00 under the jurisdiction of the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, is not currently rated for its condition. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may be intrigued by the historical significance of this dam and its potential impact on the surrounding ecosystem and community in Roosevelt County, Montana. Further monitoring and assessment of Baracker could provide valuable insights into its structural integrity and risk management measures in light of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1935 |
Dam Length |
660 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BOX ELDER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
59 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Baracker