Towe Farms Inc #4 dam
Towe Farms Inc #4
Towe Farms INC #4 is a privately owned earth dam in McCone, Montana, designed by USDA NRCS to serve multiple purposes including fire protection, stock water supply, and small fish pond. Completed in 1970, the dam has a height of 20 feet and a length of 600 feet, with a storage capacity of 124 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.55 square miles. Located on Rough Prong McGuire Creek, the dam is regulated by the DNRC and is under state jurisdiction for permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the condition assessment of Towe Farms INC #4 is currently not rated. Emergency action plans, risk assessments, and other risk management measures are also not reported for the dam. The dam's spillway width is noted at 100 feet, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1000 cubic feet per second. The Congressional District 00 representative for Montana is Greg Gianforte (R), and the dam is situated within the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and regulation of dams in Montana may find Towe Farms INC #4 to be a noteworthy case study. With its multiple purposes and state-regulated status, the dam presents an opportunity to explore the complexities of maintaining and monitoring water infrastructure in a rural agricultural setting. The lack of recent inspection data and risk management documentation also raise questions about the overall safety and resilience of the dam in the face of potential climate-related 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 Towe Farms Inc #4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Creek Near Van Norman Mt | 0 cfs | → |
| Redwater River At Circle Mt | 14 cfs | → |
| Milk River At Nashua Mt | 77 cfs | → |
| Missouri River Near Wolf Point Mt | 6,880 cfs | → |
| Poplar River Near Poplar Mt | 32 cfs | → |
| Milk River At Tampico Mt | 39 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Towe Farms Inc #4.
Track Towe Farms Inc #4 in the Snoflo app
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About Towe Farms Inc #4
Where does the data for Towe Farms Inc #4 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 Towe Farms Inc #4.