Burke #1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Clausen Pr-88 Retention Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Burke #1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Phillips County, Montana, near the city of Beaverton.
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Summary
Built in 1954 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. It stands at a height of 14 feet and has a length of 150 feet, with a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the DNRC and is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Situated on Larb Creek, Burke #1 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. The dam has a spillway width of 100 feet and is designed to handle any excess water flow during heavy precipitation events. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is important to note that emergency action plans, risk assessments, and inundation maps have not been prepared for this structure. Overall, Burke #1 serves as a vital resource for water management and fire protection in the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
150 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
LARB CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
56 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
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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.
Burke #1