Multiplier Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 21, 2025

Multiplier, a private dam located in Toole, Montana, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond maintenance.


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Summary

Built in 1933, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 24 acre-feet. Situated on Breed Creek, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water resources for the surrounding area.

Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Multiplier is regulated and inspected by the state to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has not been rated, highlighting the need for ongoing maintenance and monitoring. As an essential infrastructure for water management in the region, Multiplier contributes to the resilience of the local ecosystem and community, particularly in times of drought or wildfire.

With its strategic location and vital functions, Multiplier represents a key asset in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, dams like Multiplier play a crucial role in safeguarding water resources for various uses and ensuring the sustainability of ecosystems and communities. By staying vigilant in monitoring and maintaining dams like Multiplier, stakeholders can mitigate risks and enhance the resilience of water infrastructure in the face of a changing climate.

Year Completed

1933

Dam Length

50

Dam Height

13

River Or Stream

BREED CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

13

Nid Storage

72

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

13
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.