Menkar Reservoir Report
Nearby: Parsell, W. Famolare
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Menkar, a private irrigation dam located in Liberty County, Montana, along the Bear Gulch stream, was completed in 1966 and stands at a height of 30 feet with a length of 300 feet.
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Summary
Managed by the DNRC, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation and has a storage capacity of 29 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 17 acre-feet. While the dam has a low hazard potential, its current condition is not rated, and it has not been assessed for risk management measures.
Situated in Congressional District 00, Montana, Menkar is owned privately and falls under state jurisdiction for regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam, with a latitude of 48.9102 and longitude of -111.1738, is a key water resource infrastructure in the region, supporting agricultural activities in the surrounding areas. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment information are currently not available, highlighting the need for updated safety protocols.
Overall, Menkar plays a vital role in water management and irrigation in the Hill City region of Montana. As a state-regulated structure with a history dating back to the mid-20th century, its importance in ensuring water supply for agricultural purposes cannot be understated. Continued monitoring and maintenance will be crucial to safeguarding the dam's integrity and maximizing its contribution to the local community's water resource needs in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
BEAR GULCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
29 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Menkar