Medicine Lake Dam No. 12
Key Takeaway
Medicine Lake Dam No. 12 is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 3.7% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 362 acres |
| Drainage Area | 486 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,922 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03099 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
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Low Hazard 15 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Medicine Lake Dam No. 12?
Medicine Lake Dam No. 12 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Medicine Lake Dam No. 12?
Medicine Lake Dam No. 12 is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Medicine Lake Dam No. 12 built?
Medicine Lake Dam No. 12 was completed in 1935, making it 91 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Medicine Lake Dam No. 12?
Medicine Lake Dam No. 12 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Medicine Lake Dam No. 12?
Medicine Lake Dam No. 12 has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Medicine Lake Dam No. 12 last inspected?
Medicine Lake Dam No. 12 was last inspected on October 3, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.