J Witkowski #1 dam
J Witkowski #1
J Witkowski #1 is a private earth dam located in Wibaux, Montana, with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. Built in 1969 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet. Situated on TR-BEAVER CREEK, this structure serves as a vital resource for the surrounding area, providing water for various uses while also serving as a fire protection measure.
Owned and regulated by a private entity, J Witkowski #1 is subject to inspection, permitting, and enforcement by the DNRC in Montana. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the condition of the dam is currently not rated, highlighting the importance of regular assessment and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains a key asset for water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
With its strategic location and essential functions, J Witkowski #1 plays a crucial role in water storage, stock watering, and fire protection for the community of Wibaux. As a significant infrastructure project designed and constructed by the USDA NRCS, this dam represents a valuable asset for the region's water resource management efforts. Continued monitoring and maintenance of J Witkowski #1 will be essential to ensure its long-term reliability and contribution to climate resilience in the area.
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 J Witkowski #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek Nr Trotters | 2 cfs | → |
| Yellowstone River At Glendive Mt | 16,800 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri River At Marmarth | · | → |
| Deep Creek Nr Amidon | 0 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri River At Medora | 38 cfs | → |
| Powder River Near Locate Mt | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near J Witkowski #1.
Campgrounds
- Golva City Park
- Visitors Center - Beach
- Rattlesnake Reservoir
- Oil Pump Reservoir
- Maier Reservoir
- Pine-On-The-Rock Campground
Paddle runs
- Southern Boundary Of The South Unit Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park To Northern Boundary Of The South Unit Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park
- Southern Boundary Of The Elkhorn Unit Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park To Northern Boundary Of The Elkhorn Unit Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park
More reservoirs
Track J Witkowski #1 in the Snoflo app
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About J Witkowski #1
Where does the data for J Witkowski #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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of J Witkowski #1.