Hovland Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ghost #3 Miner Farms #1
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Located in Nashua, Montana, Hovland is a privately owned dam with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock water, and serving as a small fish pond.
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Summary
Built in 1959, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-East Fork Porcupine Creek, Hovland plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Hovland is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a current condition assessment of "Not Rated," this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the local community while also maintaining a focus on environmental sustainability and climate resilience.
Although lacking in certain details such as spillway type and inspection frequency, Hovland remains a key asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in Montana. With its historical significance, moderate storage capacity, and multiple purposes, this dam showcases the importance of sustainable water management practices in the region.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
185 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST FORK PORCUPINE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
56 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |
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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.
Hovland