Tigar Milk
Key Takeaway
Tigar Milk is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 18.8% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03145 |
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
VANDALIA RANCH INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tigar Milk?
Tigar 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 Tigar Milk?
Tigar Milk is owned by VANDALIA RANCH INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tigar Milk built?
Tigar Milk was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Tigar Milk?
Tigar Milk serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tigar Milk?
Tigar Milk has a dam height of 15 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.