Styer #2 dam
Styer #2
Styer #2, located in Fergus County, Montana, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1961 for irrigation purposes on TR-ANTELOPE CREEK. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam has a height and hydraulic height of 24 feet and a length of 270 feet, with a storage capacity of 285 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, with the last inspection conducted in 1980.
While Styer #2 plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region, its maintenance and monitoring seem to have been limited over the years. With the dam falling under state jurisdiction and regulation by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, there is a need for more frequent inspections and assessments to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's proximity to residential areas and its potential impact on the local watershed highlight the importance of proactive risk management measures and emergency preparedness.
As water resources and climate enthusiasts, a closer look at Styer #2 raises concerns about the lack of recent data and assessments regarding its condition and safety. Additionally, with changing climate patterns potentially leading to more extreme weather events, it is crucial to prioritize the maintenance and monitoring of critical infrastructure like Styer #2 to safeguard both agricultural productivity and local communities. Collaboration between private owners, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders is essential to ensure the long-term resilience of Styer #2 and other similar dams in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Styer #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River Near Landusky Mt | 7,240 cfs | → |
| Musselshell River At Mosby Mt | 80 cfs | → |
| Flatwillow Creek Near Mosby Mt | 18 cfs | → |
| Judith River Nr Mouth | 416 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Styer #2.
Boat launches
- James Kipp Recreation Area
- James Kipp Boat Ramp
- Hideaway Recreation Area
- Homestead - Gus Nelson
- Woodhawk (Lower)
- Woodhawk (Middle)
Campgrounds
- James Kipp Recreation Area
- James Kipp
- James Kipp Recreation Area - Umrbnm
- Homestead - Edwin Wartzenluft
- Hideaway Recreation Area
- Homestead - Robert Woods
Fishing spots
- Jakes Reservoir
- Upper Carters Pond
- Lower Hansen Reservoir
- Mccartney Creek
- Warm Spring Creek
- Als Coulee Reservoir
More reservoirs
Track Styer #2 in the Snoflo app
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About Styer #2
Where does the data for Styer #2 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 Styer #2.