Baby Blue Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hediger Whitetail (Daniels)
Last Updated: January 11, 2026
Baby Blue is a private dam located in Daniels County, Montana, near the city of Scobey.
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Summary
Built in 1950, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and as a small fish pond. With a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, Baby Blue reservoir is primarily fed by TR-Outlet Creek and covers a surface area of approximately 17 acres.
Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Baby Blue is regulated and inspected by the state to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. Although the exact condition and inspection dates are not provided in the data, the dam is equipped with emergency action plans and meets state guidelines for risk management.
While Baby Blue may not be as well-known as larger dams, its importance in providing water resources for fire protection, livestock, and recreational fishing highlights the crucial role that smaller dams play in local water management and climate resilience efforts. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Baby Blue are essential for ensuring the sustainable use of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
100 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-OUTLET CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
96 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
Baby Blue