Dragons Head Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Dragons Head is a private earth dam located in GILDFORD, Montana, that was completed in 1975 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
This dam has a height of 12 feet and a length of 300 feet, with a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Situated on diffused surface water, Dragons Head is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), with state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment.
This dam is crucial for water resource management in Liberty County, Montana, providing essential supply for fire protection and livestock use. Despite its low hazard potential, Dragons Head plays a significant role in maintaining water availability for the local community. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this earth dam serves as a vital infrastructure for ensuring water security in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Dragons Head stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in mitigating the impacts of climate change on water availability and usage.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
DIFFUSED SURFACE WATER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
62 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
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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.
Dragons Head