Townhouse Reservoir Report
Nearby: Myron #2 Bailer Dam
Last Updated: January 11, 2026
Townhouse is a privately owned earth dam located in Glendive, Montana, along the TR-Yellowstone River.
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Summary
Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1955, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond. With a height of 10 feet and a storage capacity of 743 acre-feet, Townhouse is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
The dam has a low hazard potential and is not currently rated for its condition assessment. Despite its age, Townhouse continues to provide essential services with a maximum discharge of 100 cubic feet per second and a drainage area of 0.42 square miles. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures remain unspecified, highlighting a potential area for further development and improvement to ensure the long-term resilience and sustainability of this critical water resource infrastructure.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is vital to monitor and support the maintenance and stewardship of dams like Townhouse to safeguard against potential risks and ensure their continued functionality in the face of changing environmental conditions. By promoting responsible management practices, enhancing emergency preparedness, and implementing risk mitigation strategies, we can help protect these essential assets and uphold the resilience of our water resources for future generations.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
50 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
TR-YELLOWSTONE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.42 |
Nid Storage |
743 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Yellowstone River At Glendive Mt
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6000cfs |
Beaver Creek Nr Trotters
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0cfs |
Powder River Near Locate Mt
|
231cfs |
Redwater River At Circle Mt
|
1cfs |
Yellowstone River Near Sidney Mt
|
6130cfs |
Little Missouri River At Medora
|
64cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Area Campgrounds
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Pine-on-the-Rock Campground
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Makoshika State Park
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Jaycee West City Park
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RATTLESNAKE RESERVOIR
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Glendive Campground
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OIL PUMP RESERVOIR
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Townhouse