Melstone Detention Dam
Montana — Musselshell County — MUSSELSHELL RIVER
Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Musselshell |
| River | MUSSELSHELL RIVER |
| Coordinates | 46.60420, -107.90119 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| NID Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 20, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 2003 |
| Primary Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.