Willow Creek Bor Mt - Dike 5 dam
Willow Creek Bor Mt - Dike 5
Willow Creek Bor Mt - Dike 5 is a significant federal-owned structure located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, near the city of Great Falls. This earth dam, completed in 1940 by the Bureau of Reclamation, serves the primary purpose of irrigation for the surrounding area. With a height of 23 feet and a length of 420 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 39,800 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 20,000 cubic feet per second.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 700 feet, and it poses a high hazard potential. Despite its age, the condition of the dam is currently listed as "Not Available," and it undergoes inspections annually by the Bureau of Reclamation. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk management measures for this structure are not specified in the data, but the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level.
Overall, Willow Creek Bor Mt - Dike 5 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, providing irrigation water for agricultural purposes. As a key infrastructure under federal ownership, the dam's safety and maintenance are closely monitored to ensure its continued functionality and to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Willow Creek Bor Mt - Dike 5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sun River Bl Willow Cr Nr Augusta Mt | 535 cfs | → |
| Sun River Bl Diversion Dam Nr Augusta Mt | 550 cfs | → |
| North Fork Sun River Near Augusta Mt | 621 cfs | → |
| South Fork Sun River Near Augusta Mt | 503 cfs | → |
| Sun River At Simms Mt | 571 cfs | → |
| Teton River Bl South Fork Nr Choteau Mt | 274 cfs | → |
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About Willow Creek Bor Mt - Dike 5
Where does the data for Willow Creek Bor Mt - Dike 5 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 below 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.
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.