Medicine Lake Dam No. 4

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMontana
CountySheridan
River/StreamLAKE CREEK
Coordinates48.47500, -104.50833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length3,600 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage67,100 acre-ft
Max Storage67,100 acre-ft
Normal Storage21,835 acre-ft
Surface Area8,663 acres
Drainage Area842 sq mi
Max Discharge170 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/04/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT00645
Federal IDMT00645
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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