Badura No. 1 dam
Badura No. 1
Badura No. 1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Park County, Wyoming, near the city of Bridger Mountain. Built in 1964 for irrigation purposes, this dam stands at 21 feet high with a hydraulic height of 16 feet, providing a storage capacity of 218 acre-feet. The dam spans 1710 feet in length and is primarily constructed of stone and soil, serving as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.
Despite its importance for irrigation, Badura No. 1 is currently in poor condition, with a low hazard potential according to a recent assessment. The dam's last inspection in June 2018 revealed a need for improvement, highlighting the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure its safety and functionality. While the risk assessment categorizes it as moderate, efforts to enhance its condition and emergency preparedness are essential to mitigate potential risks and protect downstream communities.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to recognize the significance of dams like Badura No. 1 in managing water supply and supporting agriculture. By staying informed about the condition of such infrastructure and advocating for responsible maintenance and oversight, we can contribute to the sustainable management of water resources and ensure the safety of communities that rely on them.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Badura No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clarks Fork Yellowstone River Nr Belfry Mt | 4,600 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek Near Red Lodge Mt | 402 cfs | → |
| Shoshone River Below Buffalo Bill Reservoir | 315 cfs | → |
| Willow Creek Near Boyd Mt | 5 cfs | → |
| Red Lodge Cr Ab Cooney Re Nr Boyd Mt | 15 cfs | → |
| West Rosebud Creek Near Roscoe Mt | 83 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Badura No. 1.
Boat launches
- Clarks Fork Boat Launch
- Hogan Reservoir Boat Launch
- Luce Reservoir Boat Launch
- Beartooth High Lakes Trail Wyoming
- Beartooth Highway Wyoming
Campgrounds
- Hogan And Luce Campground
- Hogan And Luce Campsite 5
- Hogan And Luce Campsite 3
- Hogan And Luce Campsite 1
- Hogan And Luce Campsite 2
- Hogan And Luce Campsite 4
Fishing spots
Track Badura No. 1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Badura No. 1
Where does the data for Badura No. 1 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Badura No. 1.