Eugene S #1 dam
Eugene S #1
Eugene S #1, located in Poplar, Montana, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1945 by the USDA NRCS. This multipurpose dam serves for fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond in the Wolf Creek watershed, with a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet and a drainage area of 5.63 square miles. The dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a spillway width of 75 feet to manage a maximum discharge of 750 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Eugene S #1 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam is state-regulated and subject to regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting by the DNRC of Montana. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam's primary purpose is to provide essential water resources for fire protection and agricultural use in the region. With its historical significance and ongoing operational maintenance, Eugene S #1 plays a crucial role in water resource management in McCone County, Montana.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate Eugene S #1 as a vital infrastructure project that addresses multiple needs within the community while contributing to the conservation and sustainable use of water resources in the Wolf Creek watershed. Its design and construction by the USDA NRCS demonstrate a commitment to environmental stewardship and the protection of natural habitats. As a key player in the local water management system, Eugene S #1 serves as a model for responsible dam operation and maintenance, ensuring the safety and sustainability of water supply for future generations in the region.
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 Eugene S #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River Near Wolf Point Mt | 6,880 cfs | → |
| Redwater River At Circle Mt | 14 cfs | → |
| Poplar River Near Poplar Mt | 32 cfs | → |
| Nelson Creek Near Van Norman Mt | 0 cfs | → |
| Milk River At Nashua Mt | 77 cfs | → |
| Big Muddy Cr Nr Mouth Nr Culbertson Mt | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Eugene S #1.
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About Eugene S #1
Where does the data for Eugene S #1 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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