Schindal Battle I dam
Schindal Battle I
Schindal Battle I is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Meagher County, Montana, near the city of Sixteen. Completed in 1920, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet with a storage capacity of 155 acre-feet, primarily used for irrigation purposes. Situated on the TR-Battle Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC).
With a low hazard potential and a current condition assessment of "Not Rated," Schindal Battle I serves as a key infrastructure for water supply and management in the area. The dam has not been modified since its completion and is equipped with outlet gates for controlled water release. Despite the lack of recent inspections and assessments, the dam continues to support agricultural activities and maintain water levels for irrigation, highlighting its importance in sustaining local ecosystems and communities.
While Schindal Battle I has not been evaluated for emergency preparedness or risk management measures, its strategic location and function make it a vital component of the water infrastructure in Meagher County. As climate change impacts water resources, understanding the condition and maintenance of dams like Schindal Battle I becomes increasingly important for ensuring the resilience and sustainability of water supplies 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 Schindal Battle I -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Toston Mt | 4,500 cfs | → |
| South Fork Musselshell R Ab Martinsdale Mt | 43 cfs | → |
| Smith River Near Ft Logan Mt | 160 cfs | → |
| Smith River Bl Eagle Cr Nr Fort Logan Mt | 309 cfs | → |
| Musselshell River Nr Martinsdale | 129 cfs | → |
| Gallatin River At Logan Mt | 921 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schindal Battle I.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Battle Creek
- Deep Creek (Upper Missouri Drainage)
- Indian Creek
- Newlan Reservoir
- Duck Creek (Upper Missouri Drainage)
- North Fork Smith River
Paddle runs
- Camp Baker To Eden Bridge
- Falls, Sec. 25, T14n, R4e To Smith River, Sec. 25, T14n, R3e
- Muskrat Creek
- Arch Coulee Junction, Sec. 32, T13n, R11e To Forest Boundary, Sec. 35, T13n, R11e
- Missouri River
- Town Of Nelson, Sec. 12, T12n, R2w To Missouri River, Sec. 19, T12n, R2w
More reservoirs
Track Schindal Battle I in the Snoflo app
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About Schindal Battle I
Where does the data for Schindal Battle I 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 Schindal Battle I.