Tacky
Key Takeaway
Tacky is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 70.3% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03357 |
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
GEORGE B TACKE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tacky?
Tacky 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 Tacky?
Tacky is owned by GEORGE B TACKE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tacky built?
Tacky was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Tacky?
Tacky 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 Tacky?
Tacky 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.