Nine Gallons of Milk
Key Takeaway
Nine Gallons of Milk is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 70.3% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03436 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
STATE OF MONTANA, D.N.R.C., T.L.M.D.
State Government
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Low Hazard 24 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Nine Gallons of Milk?
Nine Gallons of Milk is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Nine Gallons of Milk?
Nine Gallons of Milk is owned by STATE OF MONTANA, D.N.R.C., T.L.M.D. (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nine Gallons of Milk built?
Nine Gallons of Milk was completed in 1958, making it 68 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Nine Gallons of Milk?
Nine Gallons of Milk serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Nine Gallons of Milk?
Nine Gallons of Milk has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.