Leepin'antelope dam
Leepin'antelope
Located in Loma, Montana, Leepin'Antelope is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1941 by the USDA NRCS. This dam, situated on Antelope Flat Creek, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a dam height of 13 feet and a length of 500 feet, Leepin'Antelope has a storage capacity of 89 acre-feet and a drainage area of 4.69 square miles.
Managed by the DNRC, this low hazard potential dam is state regulated and inspected, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite its age, Leepin'Antelope remains in good condition with a not yet rated condition assessment. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are currently undisclosed, reflecting a need for further information on its preparedness and response capabilities in case of emergencies.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Leepin'Antelope presents an intriguing case study of a historic earth dam that continues to fulfill vital functions in the region. Its location, design, and regulatory oversight offer valuable insights into the intersection of water management, infrastructure development, and environmental stewardship in Montana. Further exploration of Leepin'Antelope's operational details and risk management strategies can provide a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in maintaining aging dams for the benefit of local communities and ecosystems.
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 Leepin'antelope -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Creek Near Power Mt | 30 cfs | → |
| Missouri River Near Great Falls Mt | 5,620 cfs | → |
| Teton River Near Dutton Mt | 83 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Fort Benton Mt | 6,420 cfs | → |
| Muddy Creek At Vaughn Mt | 87 cfs | → |
| Sun River Near Vaughn Mt | 1,120 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
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Track Leepin'antelope in the Snoflo app
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About Leepin'antelope
Where does the data for Leepin'antelope 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.
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