Medicine Lake Dam No. 10

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMontana
CountySheridan
River/StreamLake Creek
Coordinates48.49510, -104.31330

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length1,150 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,000 acre-ft
Max Storage7,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,250 acre-ft
Surface Area220 acres
Drainage Area690 sq mi
Max Discharge5,150 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/05/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT03970
Federal IDMT03970
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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