Famolare Reservoir Report
Nearby: Parsell Parsell, W.
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Famolare is a privately owned dam located in Gildford, Montana, with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock watering, and small fish ponds.
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Summary
Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 7 feet and has a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. Situated on diffused surface water, Famolare is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), with state jurisdiction and permitting in place for inspection and enforcement.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Famolare's condition assessment is currently not rated, with no recent inspection date available. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are also not specified, raising concerns among water resource and climate enthusiasts. With no inundation maps prepared or risk assessment information provided, there is a lack of transparency around the potential risks associated with Famolare in the event of an emergency.
For those interested in water resource management and climate resilience, Famolare presents an intriguing case study with unanswered questions regarding its safety and preparedness measures. With limited information on its condition assessment, emergency action plan, and risk management strategies, there is a need for further evaluation and transparency to ensure the long-term sustainability and safety of this essential water infrastructure in Montana.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
150 |
Dam Height |
7 |
River Or Stream |
DIFFUSED SURFACE WATER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
7 |
Nid Storage |
63 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
7 |
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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.
Famolare