Toy Box
Key Takeaway
Toy Box is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 82.7% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03379 |
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
PHIL F SCHAFER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Toy Box?
Toy Box 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 Toy Box?
Toy Box is owned by PHIL F SCHAFER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Toy Box built?
Toy Box was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Toy Box?
Toy Box 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 Toy Box?
Toy Box has a dam height of 30 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.