Sheepshed Detention Dam

Low HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMontana
CountyValley
Nearest CityNASHUA
River/StreamWILLOW CK./MILK RIVER
Coordinates47.88945, -107.16970

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height27 ft
Dam Length1,410 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage343 acre-ft
Max Storage343 acre-ft
Surface Area56 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDOI BLM
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection12/02/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT00694
Federal IDMT00694
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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