Monida Creek #2 Du Dam dam
Monida Creek #2 Du Dam
Monida Creek #2 Du Dam, located in Lima, Montana, is a Federal-owned structure managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Built in 2003, this gravity dam serves the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet and a surface area of 23 acres. The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 7 feet and a structural height of 9 feet, with a length of 1110 feet.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is in poor condition and has a very high risk assessment rating. The last inspection in October 2017 revealed the need for improvement. With an inspection frequency of 5 years, it is crucial for maintenance and risk management measures to be implemented to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's controlled spillway and stone buttress core types add to its unique design and functionality for managing water resources in the area.
As a vital component of the local water infrastructure, Monida Creek #2 Du Dam plays a crucial role in supporting fish and wildlife habitats in the region. With its location in the Walla Walla District and under the oversight of the Bureau of Land Management, it serves as a key asset for conservation efforts. However, given its current condition and risk level, continued monitoring and maintenance are essential to ensure its long-term viability and effectiveness in water management and conservation initiatives.
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 Monida Creek #2 Du Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red Rock R Bl Lima Reservoir Nr Monida Mt | 49 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek At Spencer Id 12n-36e-23a | 22 cfs | → |
| Medicine Lodge Creek Nr Small Id | 45 cfs | → |
| Red Rock Cr Ab Lakes Nr Lakeview Mt | 52 cfs | → |
| Madison River At Kirby Ranch Nr Cameron Mt | 676 cfs | → |
| Ruby River Ab Reservoir Nr Alder Mt | 178 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Monida Creek #2 Du Dam.
Campgrounds
- Antone Station
- Stoddard Creek Campground
- Stoddard Creek
- East Fork Blacktail Deer Creek Wsa
- Al Taylor Cabin
- Steel Creek Group Campground
Fishing spots
Track Monida Creek #2 Du Dam 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 Monida Creek #2 Du Dam
Where does the data for Monida Creek #2 Du Dam 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 Monida Creek #2 Du Dam.