Stauffer Chemical #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Stauffer Chemical #1, also known as Rhone Poulenc, is a privately owned earth dam located in Silver Bow, Montana.


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Summary

Completed in 1954, this dam on TR-Silverbow Creek has a height of 47 feet and a storage capacity of 815 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.

Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Stauffer Chemical #1 is equipped with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Located in the congressional district represented by Greg Gianforte, this dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has not undergone any major modifications since its construction.

While the dam's specific risk assessment and emergency preparedness details are currently unavailable, its presence along TR-Silverbow Creek highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resources in the face of changing climate conditions. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Stauffer Chemical #1 to be a fascinating case study in dam infrastructure and its role in supporting sustainable water management practices in Montana.

Year Completed

1954

Dam Length

4700

Dam Height

47

River Or Stream

TR-SILVERBOW CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

47

Nid Storage

815

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

47
       
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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.