Crow #32 dam
Crow #32
Crow #32 is a private dam located in Big Horn, Montana, specifically in the city of Hardin. Built in 1955, this Earth-type dam serves the purposes of fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond. With a dam height of 14 feet and a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, the dam is primarily used for low hazard activities. The dam is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Situated on TR-Woody Creek, Crow #32 is owned by a private entity and is not associated with any federal agencies. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 26 acre-feet. Despite being classified as low hazard potential and not having a condition assessment rating, the dam is subject to state jurisdiction and regulatory oversight. The dam is located in Congressional District 00 of Montana, represented by Congressman Greg Gianforte.
Overall, Crow #32 plays a vital role in providing fire protection, supporting livestock, and creating a small fish pond in the region. Its strategic location and functions contribute to the local water resource management and climate resilience efforts. With its low hazard potential and state-regulated status, Crow #32 serves as an essential infrastructure for the community while adhering to state permitting and inspection requirements for ensuring its safety and functionality.
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 Crow #32 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bighorn River Near St. Xavier | 1,540 cfs | → |
| Little Bighorn River Near Hardin Mt | 271 cfs | → |
| Pryor Creek Nr Huntley Mt | 21 cfs | → |
| Yellowstone River At Billings Mt | 14,200 cfs | → |
| Little Bighorn River At State Line Nr Wyola Mt | 266 cfs | → |
| Bighorn River Ab Tullock Cr Nr Bighorn Mt | 1,810 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Crow #32.
Campgrounds
- Mallards Landing Fas
- Bighorn Fas
- Two Leggins Fas
- Afterbay Campground
- Afterbay - Bighorn Canyon National Rec Area
- Grant Marsh Fas
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Southeastern Boundary Of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area To Confluence With Bighorn River
- Yellowstone River
More reservoirs
Track Crow #32 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 Crow #32
Where does the data for Crow #32 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 Crow #32.