North Tucks Slough Dam
North Tucks Slough Dam is an earth dam located in Beaverhead County, Montana, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About North Tucks Slough Dam
The primary purpose of North Tucks Slough Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Red Rock Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 5,595 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 103 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 560 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/30/2018.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Beaverhead |
| River/Stream | Red Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.63028, -111.63555 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,595 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 103 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 98 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT04012 |
| Federal ID | MT04012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |