Box Elder Creek Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | PLENTYWOOD |
| River/Stream | BOX ELDER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 48.78638, -104.55465 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,378 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,378 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,252 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 29,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF PLENTYWOOD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |