Raymond Storage (sheridan) is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Montana, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 680 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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 |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00935 |
| Federal ID | MT00935 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |