Bum Lamb Reservoir Report
Nearby: Soda Creek Phillippi #1
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Bum Lamb is a privately owned earth dam located in Carter, Montana, designed by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1935, this dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a length of 1600 feet, providing a storage capacity of 460 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Soda Creek, Bum Lamb serves as a vital resource for water storage in a region prone to wildfires and droughts.
Managed by the DNRC and subject to state jurisdiction and regulation, Bum Lamb has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite lacking specific inspection and emergency preparedness details, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management in the area. With its strategic location in Capitol, Montana, this dam symbolizes the intersection of conservation efforts and climate resilience in safeguarding water for various needs.
As an essential infrastructure in the region, Bum Lamb underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate patterns. With its historical significance and continued relevance in providing water for firefighting, livestock, and fish habitats, this earth dam exemplifies the intricate relationship between water resources and climate adaptation strategies. As enthusiasts in this field, Bum Lamb serves as a prime example of how human intervention can help mitigate the impact of climate change on water availability and ecosystem sustainability.
Year Completed |
1935 |
Dam Length |
1600 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SODA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
460 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Bum Lamb