Gerald Craft #1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Gerald Craft #2 Gerald Craft #3
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Carter, Montana, Gerald Craft #1 is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1959 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes along the TR-North Fork Willow Creek.
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Summary
With a height of 9 feet and a length of 300 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet and serves as a low hazard potential structure with a not yet rated condition assessment.
Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Gerald Craft #1 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. Situated in Congressional District 00, Montana, the dam is overseen by Representative Greg Gianforte (R) and is crucial for water resource management in the region. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam plays a significant role in providing essential services to the surrounding community.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the infrastructure that supports fire protection, stock maintenance, and small-scale fisheries in Montana will find Gerald Craft #1 an intriguing case study. With its historical significance dating back to 1959 and its state-regulated operations, this earth dam showcases the importance of sustainable water management practices in rural areas like Alzada. As a key feature along TR-North Fork Willow Creek, the dam exemplifies the intersection of human needs and environmental conservation in the region.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH FORK WILLOW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Nid Storage |
67 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
9 |
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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.
Gerald Craft #1