Pollocks Jh Valley of The Moon

GIBERT CREEK· Missoula, Montana· Built 1960· Earth· 25 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Pollocks Jh Valley of The Moon is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 70.3% in MT)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Normal Storage83 acre-ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDMT03491

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DNRC

Ownership

JOSEPH POLLOCK

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pollocks Jh Valley of The Moon?

Pollocks Jh Valley of The Moon 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 Pollocks Jh Valley of The Moon?

Pollocks Jh Valley of The Moon is owned by JOSEPH POLLOCK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pollocks Jh Valley of The Moon built?

Pollocks Jh Valley of The Moon was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Pollocks Jh Valley of The Moon?

Pollocks Jh Valley of The Moon serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Pollocks Jh Valley of The Moon?

Pollocks Jh Valley of The Moon 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.