Lockie #5 is an earth dam located in Custer County, Montana, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 310 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lockie #5
The primary purpose of Lockie #5 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 31 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 203 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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 | 46.27500, -106.00260 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Lockie Livestock |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01649 |
| Federal ID | MT01649 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |