Wicker Basket #2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Wicker Basket #1 Reeves
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Wicker Basket #2 is a privately owned earth dam located in Fergus County, Montana, near the city of Suffolk.
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Summary
Built in 1962, this dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans 200 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. The primary purposes of this structure are fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management. Situated on TR-Dog Creek, the dam is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and holds a low hazard potential rating.
Despite being designated as "Not Rated" for condition assessment, Wicker Basket #2 is subject to state inspection and enforcement, meeting all regulatory requirements. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status, risk assessment, and inundation maps remain unreported, indicating potential gaps in emergency preparedness. With no associated federal agency involvement, the responsibility for the operation and maintenance of this dam falls solely on the private owner. As climate change impacts water resources, the resilience and safety of structures like Wicker Basket #2 become increasingly important for protecting communities and ecosystems downstream.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DOG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Judith River Nr Mouth
|
368cfs |
Missouri River Near Landusky Mt
|
9100cfs |
Missouri River At Virgelle Mt
|
4820cfs |
Teton River At Loma Mt
|
30cfs |
Peoples Creek Near Hays Mt
|
4cfs |
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.
Wicker Basket #2