Gordon Cattle Company #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Gordon Cattle Company #1 is a privately owned dam located in Dodson, Montana, along the TR-Snake Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1916, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a storage capacity of 18 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in supporting the agricultural activities of the Gordon Cattle Company.

Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Gordon Cattle Company #1 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. While the dam has not been inspected recently, it is designed to meet state regulations and undergoes regular permitting, inspection, and enforcement procedures. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently not available, but it stands as a reliable resource for water management in the region.

Located in Blaine County, Montana, Gordon Cattle Company #1 contributes to the sustainable water resource management in the area, supporting both agricultural and environmental needs. With a long history of service, this dam continues to play a vital role in providing water for fire protection, livestock, and maintaining a small fish pond, highlighting the intersection of water resource management and climate adaptation in rural Montana.

Year Completed

1916

Dam Length

200

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-SNAKE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

18

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

25
       
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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.