Kneeded Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hey Ray #2 Hollandsworth
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Kneeded is a privately owned earth dam located in Liberty, Montana, near the city of Loma.
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Summary
Built in 1930, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and as a small fish pond, with a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Pondera Coulee river or stream, Kneeded has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment.
Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Kneeded is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. Despite its age, the dam has not undergone any modifications over the years and lacks detailed safety measures such as emergency action plans and inundation maps. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 175 feet, Kneeded stands as a testament to early 20th-century water resource management in rural Montana.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Kneeded presents an intriguing case study of a historic dam in need of modern safety assessments and management practices. Its location in a relatively remote area underscores the importance of ensuring the integrity and functionality of such structures, especially in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing demands on water resources. As efforts to address aging infrastructure and enhance resilience continue, Kneeded serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges and opportunities in safeguarding our water systems for the future.
Year Completed |
1930 |
Dam Length |
175 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PONDERA COULEE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
51 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Marias River Near Chester Mt
|
249cfs |
Teton River Near Dutton Mt
|
83cfs |
Lake Creek Near Power Mt
|
30cfs |
Marias River Near Shelby Mt
|
305cfs |
Marias River Near Loma Mt
|
335cfs |
Missouri River At Fort Benton Mt
|
4720cfs |
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.
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