Dolcefarniente Reservoir Report
Nearby: Atlas Indian Judy
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Dolcefarniente, a privately owned dam located in Judith Basin, Montana, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond.
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Summary
Completed in 1960, this earthen dam stands at a height of 20 feet with a length of 175 feet, providing a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Sage Creek, Dolcefarniente is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), ensuring that it meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements.
Despite its low hazard potential, Dolcefarniente plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. With a normal storage capacity of 26 acre-feet, this dam helps in maintaining water levels for various uses while also serving as a habitat for small fish. The dam's location in the city of Benchland, Montana, highlights its importance in providing essential water resources for both agricultural and ecological purposes in the region.
As a key structure in the local water infrastructure, Dolcefarniente represents a blend of practical functionality and environmental stewardship. With its strategic placement and regulated operations, this dam exemplifies the intersection of human needs and natural resource management in ensuring sustainable water availability for the community and ecosystem alike. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Dolcefarniente serves as a fascinating example of how man-made structures can harmoniously coexist with the surrounding environment to support both human activities and ecological balance.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
175 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SAGE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
51 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Dolcefarniente