Raymond Storage (sheridan)
Raymond Storage (sheridan) is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Montana, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Raymond Storage (sheridan)
The primary purpose of Raymond Storage (sheridan) is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Sheridan County (local government). It impounds the Tr-mccoy Creek near Plentywood.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Plentywood |
| River/Stream | Tr-mccoy Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.87010, -104.58068 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | SHERIDAN COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00935 |
| Federal ID | MT00935 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |