Bear Creek Reservoir Center Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cooper-Adams #5 Adams #2
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Bear Creek Reservoir Center Dam, located in Fergus County, Montana, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, livestock watering, and small fish pond management.
°F
°F
mph
Wind
%
Humidity
Summary
This privately owned earth dam was completed in 1950 and has a height of 11.4 meters and a length of 549 meters. With a storage capacity of 470 acre-feet, the dam is situated on Bear Creek, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, the Bear Creek Reservoir Center Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide critical water storage and management for the region. Located in a scenic area near the city of Mosby, the dam's reservoir covers an area of 59 acres and has a drainage area of 80 square miles.
While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it plays a vital role in water resource management in the region. With its strategic location and multiple functions, the Bear Creek Reservoir Center Dam is a key infrastructure for ensuring water availability for firefighting, agriculture, and wildlife conservation in the area.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
549 |
Dam Height |
11.4 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
59 |
Hydraulic Height |
5.4 |
Drainage Area |
80 |
Nid Storage |
470 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
11 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Dam Data Reference
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.
Bear Creek Reservoir Center Dam