Looney Tuney dam
Looney Tuney
Looney Tuney is a private water structure located in Toole, Montana, specifically in the city of Kevin. Built in 1950, this Earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, primarily serving purposes such as fire protection, stock watering, and a small fish pond. The dam is regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and is classified as having a low hazard potential.
Situated in the Omaha District, Looney Tuney is a vital resource for diffused surface water management in the area. With a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet and a normal storage of 42 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in ensuring water availability for various needs. While the condition of the dam is currently rated as "Not Rated," its importance in providing essential services like fire protection highlights its significance in the local ecosystem.
Despite its low hazard potential, Looney Tuney remains a key asset in maintaining water resources and supporting local wildlife in Toole County. As a private structure, it stands as a testament to the collaboration between private owners and state regulatory agencies in managing water infrastructure for the benefit of the community. The dam's historical significance, coupled with its functional importance, makes it a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand the intricate balance between human intervention and natural 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 Looney Tuney -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cut Bank Creek At Cut Bank Mt | 389 cfs | → |
| Marias River Near Shelby Mt | 1,880 cfs | → |
| N F Milk River Ab St Mary Ca Nr Browning Mt | 6 cfs | → |
| Cut Bank Creek Near Browning Mt | 60 cfs | → |
| Badger Cr Bl Four Horns Canal Nr Browning Mt | 395 cfs | → |
| Two Medicine River Bl South Fork Nr Browning Mt | 922 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Looney Tuney.
Track Looney Tuney in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Looney Tuney
Where does the data for Looney Tuney 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 Looney Tuney.