Medicine Lake Dam No. 11

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMontana
CountySheridan
River/StreamLake Creek
Coordinates48.51470, -104.23900

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length650 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,300 acre-ft
Max Storage8,300 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,350 acre-ft
Surface Area300 acres
Drainage Area490 sq mi
Max Discharge2,650 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/03/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT03098
Federal IDMT03098
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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