For Sale Reservoir Report
Nearby: Wackle Lisk Creek Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
For Sale is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Watkins, Montana, along the TR-LISK CREEK.
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Summary
Built in 1955, this Earth-type dam stands at 10 feet high and spans 100 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), ensuring it is inspected, permitted, and enforced to meet state jurisdiction requirements.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential and currently in a "Not Rated" condition assessment status, For Sale plays a crucial role in providing water resources for irrigation purposes in the region. The dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps. However, its ownership by a private entity adds a unique dynamic to its management and regulation compared to federally owned dams.
Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate impact in Montana may find For Sale to be an intriguing case study. Its location, design, and operational history contribute to the broader conversation on dam safety, regulatory oversight, and the role of private ownership in maintaining critical water infrastructure. As climate change continues to affect water availability and usage patterns, understanding the status and resilience of dams like For Sale is essential for sustainable water resource management in the region.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
100 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LISK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
55 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Redwater River At Circle Mt
|
1cfs |
Nelson Creek Near Van Norman Mt
|
33cfs |
Yellowstone River At Miles City Mt
|
8100cfs |
Tongue River At Miles City Mt
|
263cfs |
Powder River Near Locate Mt
|
231cfs |
Yellowstone River At Glendive Mt
|
6000cfs |
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.
For Sale