Big Timber Livestock #1 dam
Big Timber Livestock #1
Big Timber Livestock #1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Hysham, Montana, along Willow Creek. Constructed in 1956, the dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management. With a height of 17 feet and a storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Maintained and regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Big Timber Livestock #1 has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition. Despite the lack of recent inspections and assessments, the dam continues to provide essential services to the local community. With its location in Treasure County and under the jurisdiction of the state of Montana, the dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the region.
While there are no specific details on the dam's structural integrity or emergency preparedness, the presence of Big Timber Livestock #1 highlights the importance of sustainable water management in the face of changing climates and increasing water demands. As climate enthusiasts and water resource managers continue to monitor and assess the impact of climate change on water resources, dams like Big Timber Livestock #1 play a crucial role in ensuring water security for both livestock and local communities in the region.
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 Big Timber Livestock #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bighorn River Ab Tullock Cr Nr Bighorn Mt | 2,040 cfs | → |
| Musselshell River At Musselshell Mt | 90 cfs | → |
| Yellowstone River At Forsyth Mt | 10,500 cfs | → |
| Flatwillow Creek Near Mosby Mt | 18 cfs | → |
| Musselshell River At Mosby Mt | 80 cfs | → |
| Little Bighorn River Near Hardin Mt | 219 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Big Timber Livestock #1.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Big Timber Livestock #1 in the Snoflo app
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About Big Timber Livestock #1
Where does the data for Big Timber Livestock #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 Big Timber Livestock #1.