Beley Pond dam
Beley Pond
Beley Pond, located in Sweet Grass, Montana, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1940 for irrigation purposes along the Fyfe Coulee river. With a dam height of 14 feet and a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, this low-hazard structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. Despite its age, Beley Pond remains in good condition and is regularly inspected by the state regulatory agency DNRC to ensure its safety and functionality.
Situated in a picturesque setting just 2 miles from Big Timber, Beley Pond offers a tranquil oasis for both wildlife and visitors alike. Its surface area of 10 acres provides ample space for recreational activities such as fishing, birdwatching, and picnicking. The pond's location within Congressional District 00, Montana, under the representation of Greg Gianforte, underscores its significance as a vital water resource within the region.
As climate change continues to impact water availability and management, Beley Pond serves as a noteworthy example of sustainable water usage for irrigation in Montana. With its low hazard potential and well-maintained condition, this historic earth dam stands as a testament to the importance of responsible water resource management in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Beley Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder River At Big Timber Mt | 1,100 cfs | → |
| Shields River Nr Livingston Mt | 347 cfs | → |
| Yellowstone River Near Livingston Mt | 8,020 cfs | → |
| Stillwater River Near Absarokee Mt | 1,320 cfs | → |
| Musselshell River At Harlowton Mt | 245 cfs | → |
| Musselshell River Ab Mud Cr Nr Shawmut Mt | 136 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beley Pond.
Boat launches
- Howie Road Sweet Grass County
- North Yellowstone Trail Road Sweet Grass County
- Greycliff Bridge Sweet Grass County
- Park County
- West Frontage Road Stillwater County
- Us 89 Park County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
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Track Beley Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Beley Pond
Where does the data for Beley Pond 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 Beley Pond.