Dr Lee #1 dam
Dr Lee #1
Dr. Lee #1 is a privately owned dam in Huntley, Montana, with a primary purpose of providing fire protection and serving as a stock or small fish pond. The earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 275 feet, with a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the dam is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and is situated on the TR-East Fork Pryor Creek.
Despite its low hazard potential, Dr. Lee #1 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam has not undergone recent inspections, and there is no emergency action plan in place. However, it meets state regulatory requirements and is subject to state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's location in Yellowstone County highlights its importance in the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Although Dr. Lee #1 may not currently pose a significant risk, its lack of recent assessments and emergency preparedness underscore the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is vital to advocate for the proper management of dams like Dr. Lee #1 to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the sustainability of local ecosystems. By staying engaged with regulatory agencies and promoting best practices in dam safety, we can help safeguard critical water resources in Montana and beyond.
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 Dr Lee #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pryor Creek Nr Huntley Mt | 21 cfs | → |
| Yellowstone River At Billings Mt | 7,610 cfs | → |
| Bighorn River Near St. Xavier | 1,520 cfs | → |
| Clarks Fork Yellowstone River At Edgar Mt | 1,390 cfs | → |
| Little Bighorn River Near Hardin Mt | 219 cfs | → |
| Willow Creek Near Boyd Mt | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dr Lee #1.
Campgrounds
- Afterbay Campground
- Afterbay - Bighorn Canyon National Rec Area
- Bighorn Fas
- Mallards Landing Fas
- Voyagers Rest Fas
- Two Leggins Fas
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Southeastern Boundary Of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area To Confluence With Bighorn River
- Yellowstone River
More reservoirs
Track Dr Lee #1 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 Dr Lee #1
Where does the data for Dr Lee #1 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 Dr Lee #1.