Berg Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cinnamon #6 Griffith
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Berg is a private dam located in Wheatland County, Montana, specifically in the city of Barber, along the TR-MUD CREEK river or stream.
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Summary
Built in 1948, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 250 feet, providing a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet for purposes such as fire protection, stock, or a small fish pond. Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Berg is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its safety and compliance with water resource regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, Berg has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam has not undergone recent inspections, and emergency action plans and risk assessments have not been updated or prepared. However, the dam meets state permitting and jurisdiction requirements, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and the safety of downstream communities. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Berg serves as a point of interest in understanding the management of private dams in Montana and the need for continued vigilance in safeguarding water resources and infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MUD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
54 |
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.
Berg