Price #1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Fly Swatter #1 Davis Irrigation
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Located in Carter, Montana, Price #1 is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1939 with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock water, and a small fish pond.
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Summary
With a height of 25 feet and a length of 350 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 13 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Little Missouri River, Price #1 is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), with state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.
Despite its low hazard potential, Price #1 has not been rated for its condition assessment, and key emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps are currently not documented. The dam is not under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The surrounding area is represented by Congressional District 00, Montana, with Greg Gianforte as the Congressional Representative. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Price #1 an interesting case study in the management and regulation of privately owned dams in the state of Montana.
Year Completed |
1939 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Price #1