Bye-Bye Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dolomites Ackley Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Bye-Bye is a privately owned earth dam located in Judith Basin, Montana, with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock water, and a small fish pond.
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Summary
Built in 1953, this dam has a height of 24 feet and a length of 300 feet, with a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Situated on TR-ROSS FORK CREEK, Bye-Bye serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area, particularly for firefighting efforts and sustaining livestock.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Bye-Bye is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and regularly inspected for safety and compliance. The dam has not been rated for its condition, and there is no available data on emergency action plans or risk assessment. Nevertheless, Bye-Bye remains a key infrastructure for water management in the region, demonstrating the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource demands.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, dams like Bye-Bye play a crucial role in ensuring water availability for various purposes. With its strategic location in the Omaha District and its association with Congressman Greg Gianforte, Bye-Bye represents a vital piece of infrastructure that supports both agricultural activities and emergency response efforts in the region. As such, ongoing monitoring and maintenance are essential to ensuring the continued functionality and safety of Bye-Bye in the face of evolving climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ROSS FORK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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.
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