Melstone Detention Dam
High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Musselshell |
| Nearest City | MELSTONE |
| River/Stream | MUSSELSHELL RIVER |
| Coordinates | 46.60420, -107.90119 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,045 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |