The North Tucks Slough Dam, located in Beaverhead, Montana, was completed in 1990 by Ducks Unlimited for the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond.
Wind
Humidity
Managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 560 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2018 was marked as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and repairs to ensure its structural integrity.
The dam spans 5595 feet across Red Rock Creek, with a controlled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 98 cfs. The surrounding surface area is 103 acres, serving a drainage area of 0.42 square miles. While the dam's risk assessment is classified as very high, the lack of recent updates on emergency action plans and inundation maps raises concerns about the readiness for potential incidents. With its critical role in supporting local wildlife and water resources, ensuring the North Tucks Slough Dam's safety and functionality is essential for protecting the surrounding ecosystem and communities.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Length |
5595 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
RED ROCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
103 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.42 |
Nid Storage |
560 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Outlet Gates |
Other Controlled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
13 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Elk Lake Dispersed Camping and Picnic Area
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Upper Lake Campground
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Upper Lake
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Cliff Point Campground
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Cliff Point
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Hilltop
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Shakelford Homestead, Sec. 26, T12S, R1W To 1/2 Mi Below Landon Camp, Sec. 32, T12S, R1W
1/2 Below Landon Camp, Sec. 32, T12S, R1W To Up River 3/4 Mi, Sec. 31, T12S, R1W
1/4 Mi West Landon Camp, Sec. 31, T12S, R1W To Fossil Creek, Sec. 27, T12S, R2W
Elk Rv & Wf Madison Rv, Sec. 17, T12S, R1E To Dirty Creek, Sec. 11, T11S, R1W
Jackpine Rd & Wf Madison Rd, Sec. 4, T12S, R1E To Shakelford Homestead, Sec. 25, T1S, R1W