Pishkun Dike 6 dam
Pishkun Dike 6
Pishkun Dike 6, located in Choteau, Montana, is a federal-owned earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1931 by the Bureau of Reclamation, this dam stands at a height of 16 feet and spans 460 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 46,670 acre-feet and a surface area of 1,550 acres, Pishkun Dike 6 plays a crucial role in water management and agricultural sustainability in the region.
Despite its age, Pishkun Dike 6 is classified as having a high hazard potential due to its condition assessment not being available. The dam is regulated, inspected, and operated by the Bureau of Reclamation, with the last inspection conducted in September 2020. While the dam does not have a spillway, its hydraulic height of 5 feet and structural height of 16 feet indicate its importance in managing water flow and storage along Deep Creek TR. As a key component of the irrigation infrastructure in Teton County, Montana, Pishkun Dike 6 continues to be a critical resource for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and support for sustainable water management practices.
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 Pishkun Dike 6 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sun River Bl Diversion Dam Nr Augusta Mt | 1,420 cfs | → |
| Sun River Bl Willow Cr Nr Augusta Mt | 1,320 cfs | → |
| Teton River Bl South Fork Nr Choteau Mt | 210 cfs | → |
| North Fork Sun River Near Augusta Mt | 665 cfs | → |
| South Fork Sun River Near Augusta Mt | 746 cfs | → |
| Sun River At Simms Mt | 1,180 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pishkun Dike 6.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Pishkun Reservoir Fas
- Willow Creek Fas
- Home Gulch Campground
- Home Gulch
- Mortimer Gulch Campground
- Mortimer Gulch
Fishing spots
- Sun River Slope Canal
- Dry Creek-Krezelok Reservoir
- Davis Lake
- Duck Creek
- Big Salmon Creek
- Big Salmon Lake
Paddle runs
- Wilderness Boundary To South Fork Sun River, Sec. 26, T22n, R10w
- Headwaters, Sec. 4, T18n, R10w To North Fork Sun River, Sec. 26, T22n, R10w
- Fool Creek, Sec. 24, T25n, R11w To Wilderness Boundary
- Headwaters, Sec. 15, T18n, R10w To Straight Creek, Sec. 25, T19n, R10w
- Headwaters, Sec. 13, T18n, R10w To Forest Boundary, Sec. 6, T17n, R7w
- Dobrota Headwaters, Sec. 23, T18n, R10w To Mainstem, Sec. 31, T18n, R9w
Track Pishkun Dike 6 in the Snoflo app
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About Pishkun Dike 6
Where does the data for Pishkun Dike 6 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 High 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 Pishkun Dike 6.