Isaac Frye #4 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Isaac Frye #4 is a privately owned earth dam located in Malta, Montana, along TR-Beaver Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1955 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and creating a small fish pond. With a height of 18 feet and a length of 85 feet, Isaac Frye #4 has a storage capacity of 147 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.05 square miles. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in a "Not Rated" condition.

Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Isaac Frye #4 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities. The dam has a spillway width of 30 feet and a maximum discharge of 150 cubic feet per second. While the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, it is regularly monitored for any potential risks or hazards. Although there are no associated structures or locks, Isaac Frye #4 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Isaac Frye #4 represents a key infrastructure for water storage and management in Phillips County, Montana. With its strategic location along TR-Beaver Creek and its multi-purpose design, the dam contributes to fire protection, livestock watering, and enhancing local fish habitats. As efforts continue to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the dam, Isaac Frye #4 stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management in the region.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

85

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

TR-BEAVER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

18

Drainage Area

2.05

Nid Storage

147

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

18
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.