Him Reservoir Report
Nearby: Big Lake (Toole) Alkali (Toole)
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Him is a state-owned earth dam located in Galata, Montana, with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
Completed in 1900, the dam stands at 10 feet high and has a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Situated on diffused surface water, Him serves as a vital resource for fire protection and livestock water supply in the area. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. While the structure has not been modified in recent years, its emergency action plan (EAP) status, risk assessment, and inundation maps preparedness remain unknown, indicating a potential area for improvement in terms of disaster response readiness.
With its historical significance dating back over a century, Him represents a piece of Montana's water resource infrastructure that continues to play a crucial role in supporting local agriculture and fire management efforts. As climate change impacts become more pronounced, ensuring the resilience and safety of dams like Him will be essential in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the growing threats of extreme weather events and water scarcity.
Year Completed |
1900 |
Dam Length |
50 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
DIFFUSED SURFACE WATER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
62 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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.
Him