Lockie #6
Lockie #6 is an earth dam located in Custer County, Montana, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lockie #6
The primary purpose of Lockie #6 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Lockie Livestock (private). It impounds the West Fork Moon Creek near Miles City.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Custer |
| Nearest City | Miles City |
| River/Stream | West Fork Moon Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.27000, -106.00360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 330 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | LOCKIE LIVESTOCK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01650 |
| Federal ID | MT01650 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |