East Axolotl Lake Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
East Axolotl Lake in Montana is a private water resource managed by the DNRC with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
The earth dam, completed in 1945, stands at 10 feet tall and stretches 600 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. Located in Madison County, the lake sits along TR-Moran Creek, serving as a crucial asset for water conservation and management in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, East Axolotl Lake remains regulated, permitted, and inspected by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and there is no emergency action plan in place. This water resource provides essential benefits for the local ecosystem and community, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices and climate resilience efforts in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate action will find East Axolotl Lake to be a fascinating case study in balancing water needs with environmental stewardship.
Year Completed |
1945 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MORAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
57 |
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.
East Axolotl Lake
Madison River