Bertino Reservoir Report
Nearby: Harfo R Schmitz #1
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Bertino, a privately owned dam located in Culbertson, Montana, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond maintenance.
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Summary
Completed in 1937, this earthen dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Lone Tree Creek, Bertino plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Bertino is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, Bertino is a vital component of the local water infrastructure. Despite being a non-federal structure, Bertino contributes to the overall water management efforts in the region and supports the surrounding community's needs for water resources.
Located in Roosevelt County, Montana, Bertino's proximity to the Omaha District and Congressional District 00 underscores its significance in the local landscape. While the dam has not undergone recent inspections or condition assessments, its presence on TR-Lone Tree Creek remains crucial for maintaining water resources for fire protection, livestock, and recreational purposes in the area. The historical significance of Bertino, combined with its state-regulated status and essential role in water management, makes it a noteworthy structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study and monitor.
Year Completed |
1937 |
Dam Length |
325 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LONE TREE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
81 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
17 |
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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.
Bertino