Montana #31 dam
Montana #31
Montana #31 is a state-regulated dam located in Mosby, Musselshell County, Montana. Built in 1950, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and stretches 250 feet in length. With a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock watering, and serving as a small fish pond, the dam has a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 21 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-North Willow Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
Owned by the state of Montana and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Montana #31 poses a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite lacking a current inspection date, the dam is equipped with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols. While the dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers, it plays a vital role in supporting local water resource needs in the region. Enthusiasts of water resource management and climate resilience will find Montana #31 an essential component of the area's water infrastructure.
With its strategic location and multi-purpose design, Montana #31 serves as a vital asset for fire protection, stock watering, and aquatic habitat support in the region. Managed by state authorities and situated within a low hazard potential area, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management in Montana. Climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates can appreciate the role of Montana #31 in ensuring water security and environmental sustainability in the Musselshell County area.
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 Montana #31 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Musselshell River At Musselshell Mt | 109 cfs | → |
| Flatwillow Creek Near Mosby Mt | 17 cfs | → |
| Musselshell River At Mosby Mt | 112 cfs | → |
| Musselshell River Near Roundup Mt | 156 cfs | → |
| Bighorn River Ab Tullock Cr Nr Bighorn Mt | 1,940 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Montana #31.
Fishing spots
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Track Montana #31 in the Snoflo app
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About Montana #31
Where does the data for Montana #31 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
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