Nerud Ranch #1 dam
Nerud Ranch #1
Nerud Ranch #1 is a privately owned earth dam located in McCone County, Montana, serving multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management. Built in 1945, the dam stands at a height of 20 feet with a length of 200 feet, providing a storage capacity of 269 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-LOST CREEK river system, this dam is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and is subject to state inspection, enforcement, and permitting requirements.
With a low hazard potential and a current condition assessment of "Not Rated," Nerud Ranch #1 represents a crucial water resource infrastructure in the region, ensuring water availability for various uses while also contributing to fire prevention and ecosystem support. The dam's location in POPLAR, Montana, highlights its strategic importance in managing water resources in the area, with a primary focus on enhancing water availability for agricultural and environmental needs. As a key feature of the local landscape, this dam underscores the intricate relationship between water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts delve into the details of Nerud Ranch #1, they can appreciate the historical significance and functional importance of this earth dam in maintaining water security and environmental sustainability in McCone County, Montana. With a storage capacity of 269 acre-feet and a primary purpose of fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure supporting various water-related activities while also contributing to the overall ecological balance of the region. As state-regulated infrastructure with a low hazard potential, Nerud Ranch #1 exemplifies the careful balance between human needs and environmental stewardship in water resource management.
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 Nerud Ranch #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Redwater River At Circle Mt | 14 cfs | → |
| Nelson Creek Near Van Norman Mt | 0 cfs | → |
| Missouri River Near Wolf Point Mt | 6,880 cfs | → |
| Poplar River Near Poplar Mt | 32 cfs | → |
| Milk River At Nashua Mt | 77 cfs | → |
| Yellowstone River At Glendive Mt | 9,690 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nerud Ranch #1.
Track Nerud Ranch #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 Nerud Ranch #1
Where does the data for Nerud Ranch #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 Nerud Ranch #1.