Wyant Lake dam
Wyant Lake
Wyant Lake, located in Stevensville, Montana, serves as a crucial water resource for irrigation purposes in the region. The earth dam, completed in 1909, stands at a height of 18 feet and has a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. With a maximum discharge of 30 cubic feet per second, the lake is fed by TR-BLODGETT CREEK and covers an area of 22 acres.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Wyant Lake is regulated and inspected by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. The spillway, with a width of 11 feet, is uncontrolled, adding to the overall safety measures of the dam. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, with the dam receiving a score of 3 on the risk scale.
With its historical significance and ongoing importance for irrigation, Wyant Lake stands as a testament to the delicate balance between water resource management and climate resilience in the region. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate initiatives, monitoring and ensuring the safety and efficiency of structures like Wyant Lake is essential for sustainable water management practices in Montana.
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 Wyant Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bitterroot River At Bell Crossing Nr Victor Mt | 3,030 cfs | → |
| Bitterroot River Near Darby Mt | 1,980 cfs | → |
| West Fork Bitterroot River Nr Conner Mt | 623 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Rock Cr Nr Philipsburg Mt | 280 cfs | → |
| Bitterroot River Near Missoula Mt | 4,000 cfs | → |
| Clark Fork Below Missoula Mt | 8,420 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wyant Lake.
Boat launches
- Old Darby Road Ravalli County
- Lake Como Road Ravalli County
- Darby Boat Ramp
- Rocky Mountain Road Ravalli County
- Applebury Boating Site
- West Fork Boating Site
Campgrounds
- Blodgett Canyon Campground
- Blodgett Campground
- Schumaker
- Schumaker Campground
- Bear Creek Pass Campground
- Three Frogs Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Blodgett Lake Dam, Sec. 27, T6n, R23w To S-B Wilderness Boundary, Sec. 17, T6n, R21w
- S-B Boundary, Sec. 17, T6n, R21w To Westside Of Blodgett Campground, Sec. 17, T6n, R22w
- West Side Blodgett Campground, Sec. 17, T6n, R21w To Bitterroot Forest Boundary, Sec. 17, T6n, R21w
- Lick Creek Bridge, Sec. 18, T4n, R21w To Bear Creek Pass, Sec. 5, T4n, R23w And Twin Lakes Dam, Sec. 29, T5n, R23w
- Trail #47 And #50, Sec. 5, T36n, R15e To Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Boundary, Sec. 36, T36n, R15e
- White Sand Mouth, Sec. 34, T37n, R14e To Trail #47 And Trail #50, Sec. 5, T36n, R15e
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Track Wyant Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Wyant Lake
Where does the data for Wyant Lake 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 Wyant Lake.