White Elk (wheatland) is an earth dam located in Wheatland County, Montana, built in 1927. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 540 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 White Elk (wheatland)
The primary purpose of White Elk (wheatland) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mcfarland White Ranch Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-bear Creek near Twodot.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 133 acre-feet. Completed in 1927, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/01/2006. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Wheatland |
| Nearest City | Twodot |
| River/Stream | Tr-bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.25984, -110.16188 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Mcfarland White Ranch Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03271 |
| Federal ID | MT03271 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |