Wyrick dam
Wyrick
Wyrick is a private irrigation dam located in Fallon County, Montana, specifically in the city of Cabin Creek. Built in 1984, this earth-type dam stands at 22 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 19 feet and a length of 800 feet. It serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and irrigation, with a storage capacity of 405 acre-feet and a surface area of 35 acres. Situated on the Middle Fork of Cabin Creek, Wyrick plays a vital role in water resource management in the region.
Owned and regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Wyrick is classified as having a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. While the dam has not been inspected recently, it is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam is not under the jurisdiction of any federal agency, and its operations are solely managed by the private owner.
With its strategic location and essential role in providing water for agriculture and other uses, Wyrick represents a key piece of infrastructure in the local water resource network. Climate and water enthusiasts will appreciate the dam's design and functionality, as well as the collaborative efforts between private ownership and state regulatory agencies to ensure its effective operation and maintenance. As a critical component of water management in the region, Wyrick stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Wyrick -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Missouri River At Marmarth | 2 cfs | → |
| Deep Creek Nr Amidon | 0 cfs | → |
| Yellowstone River At Glendive Mt | 8,660 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Nr Trotters | 2 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri River At Medora | 46 cfs | → |
| Powder River Near Locate Mt | 24 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wyrick.
Track Wyrick 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 Wyrick
Where does the data for Wyrick 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.