Flat Milford Colony dam
Flat Milford Colony
Flat Milford Colony is a privately-owned dam located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, designed by the USDA NRCS for fire protection and as a water source for stock or small fish ponds. Completed in 1955, the earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 78 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Flat Creek in the Hardy area, the dam is regulated and inspected by the state agency DNRC, ensuring its compliance with safety standards.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Flat Milford Colony serves as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region. The dam's primary purpose aligns with its design, providing essential water supply for livestock and fire protection in the surrounding area. The dam's location and design make it a valuable asset for climate enthusiasts, showcasing sustainable water management practices in action.
Despite its age, Flat Milford Colony continues to play a vital role in water conservation and management efforts, reflecting the collaboration between private owners and government agencies in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources. As a key feature in the landscape of Lewis and Clark County, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring water infrastructure for the benefit of the community and the environment.
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 Flat Milford Colony -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dearborn River Near Craig Mt | 197 cfs | → |
| Sun River At Simms Mt | 1,180 cfs | → |
| Sun River Bl Willow Cr Nr Augusta Mt | 1,320 cfs | → |
| Little Prickly Pear Cr At Wolf Cr Mt | 88 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Cascade Mt | 3,630 cfs | → |
| Missouri River Bl Holter Dam Nr Wolf Cr Mt | 3,280 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Flat Milford Colony.
Boat launches
- Lowry Bridge
- North Fork Sun River Rec Site
- Old Us Highway 91 Cascade County
- Holter Dam Boat Ramp
- Beartooth Road Lewis And Clark County
- Holter Lake Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters, Sec. 13, T18n, R10w To Forest Boundary, Sec. 6, T17n, R7w
- Snowbank Lake, Sec. 4, T15n, R8w To Landers Fork Blackfoot River, Sec. 36, T15n, R8w
- Dobrota Headwaters, Sec. 23, T18n, R10w To Mainstem, Sec. 31, T18n, R9w
- Cooney Cr Headwaters, Sec. 17, T19n, R9w To Mainstem, Sec. 1, T17n, R10w
- Headwaters, Sec. 15, T18n, R10w To Straight Creek, Sec. 25, T19n, R10w
- Dry Fork Headwaters, Sec. 30, T17n, R10w To Mainstem, Sec. 30, T17n, R10w
Track Flat Milford Colony in the Snoflo app
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About Flat Milford Colony
Where does the data for Flat Milford Colony 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 Flat Milford Colony.