Creedman Coulee Dam dam
Creedman Coulee Dam
Creedman Coulee Dam, located in Hill, Montana, is a federal-owned structure designed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service. Completed in 1938, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a hydraulic height of 19 feet. Its primary purpose is to serve as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with a storage capacity of 4,140 acre-feet and a drainage area of 35.64 square miles.
The dam has undergone structural modifications in 1959 and 1989 to ensure its continued integrity. It features a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and is inspected every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in July 2013, determining its condition as fair. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the Creedman Coulee Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area and supporting wildlife conservation efforts. With its historical significance and ongoing maintenance, this dam remains a key component of the local ecosystem.
Overall, Creedman Coulee Dam stands as a testament to the enduring commitment of federal agencies to uphold water resource management and environmental conservation. Its strategic location and purposeful design reflect a harmonious blend of infrastructure development and ecological stewardship, making it a noteworthy site for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike to appreciate and study in the context of 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 Creedman Coulee Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Milk River At Havre Mt | 981 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Creek Near Havre Mt | 4 cfs | → |
| Milk River At Eastern Crossing Of Int Bndry | 593 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek Near Chinook Mt | 6 cfs | → |
| Battle Creek Near Chinook Mt | 2 cfs | → |
| Milk River Near Harlem Mt | 461 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Creedman Coulee Dam.
Track Creedman Coulee Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Creedman Coulee Dam
Where does the data for Creedman Coulee Dam 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 Creedman Coulee Dam.