Steinhilber Reservoir dam
Steinhilber Reservoir
Steinhilber Reservoir, located in Lodge Grass, Montana, is a private water resource managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC). Completed in 1930, this earth dam reservoir on Dry Beaver Creek serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond habitat. With a dam height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 277 acre-feet, Steinhilber Reservoir provides essential water resources for the surrounding area.
Despite its low hazard potential, Steinhilber Reservoir plays a crucial role in maintaining water availability for firefighting, livestock, and local wildlife. The reservoir's location in Big Horn County, Montana, highlights its significance in providing water resources for the region. With state regulation, inspection, and enforcement in place, Steinhilber Reservoir ensures safe and sustainable water management practices, contributing to the overall climate resilience of the area.
As a vital water resource in the region, Steinhilber Reservoir's strategic location and purposeful design make it an essential component of the local water infrastructure. With a focus on fire protection, stock watering, and ecosystem support, this reservoir exemplifies responsible water resource management in Montana. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of Steinhilber Reservoir sheds light on the importance of sustainable water practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Steinhilber Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rosebud C At Reservation Bndry Nr Kirby Mt | 6 cfs | → |
| East Pass Creek Near Dayton | 12 cfs | → |
| West Pass Creek Near Parkman | 10 cfs | → |
| Little Bighorn River At State Line Nr Wyola Mt | 209 cfs | → |
| Tongue River At Tongue R Dam Nr Decker Mt | 313 cfs | → |
| Tongue River At Monarch | 383 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Steinhilber Reservoir.
Campgrounds
- Connor Battlefield State Park
- Tongue River Reservoir State Park
- Tongue River Camp - Amsden Creek Wma
- Tongue Canyon Campground
- Sheridan Koa
- Bighorn Fas
Fishing spots
- Sheridan Fairgrounds Pond
- Tongue River Fishing Site
- Tongue River Fishing East
- Tongue River Fishing West
- Arapooish Pond
- Bighorn Lake
Paddle runs
- Bridge At Tongue River Canyon To Burgess Picnic Grounds
- Wagon Box Creek To Dry Fork Trail
- Dry Fork River From Its Confluence With Lake Creek To Confluence With Little Big Horn
- Sf Tongue- Johnson Creek To Confluence With Nf Tongue
- Nf Tongue From Burgess Picnic Ground To Pole Creek
- Southeastern Boundary Of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area To Confluence With Bighorn River
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Track Steinhilber Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About Steinhilber Reservoir
Where does the data for Steinhilber Reservoir 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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