Tauck #3 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Johnston And Son Ranch #4 Ding Dong
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Carter County, Montana, Tauck #3 is a privately owned irrigation dam designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the DNRC.
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Summary
Completed in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and spans 1400 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1677 acre-feet. Situated on L O Creek, this structure serves the primary purpose of irrigation for the surrounding area.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Tauck #3 has not undergone recent inspections or evaluations. Despite this, the dam remains under state jurisdiction and is subject to permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the Montana state regulatory agency. The dam's spillway, with a width of 200 feet, is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 2000 cubic feet per second.
Although Tauck #3 has not been assessed for emergency preparedness, risk management, or other safety measures, its presence on L O Creek provides essential irrigation water for the region. This structure, situated in a remote area near Marmarth, North Dakota, plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities and water resource management in the surrounding community.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
1400 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
L O CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Drainage Area |
16.97 |
Nid Storage |
1677 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Tauck #3