La Ze #1 dam
La Ze #1
Located in Carter, Montana, along TR-BOX ELDER CREEK, La Ze #1 is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1960 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. With a dam height of 35 feet and a storage capacity of 136 acre-feet, this low hazard potential structure serves multiple functions for the local community. Despite being not rated for its condition, the dam is regularly inspected, permitted, and regulated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC).
The dam's strategic location in MARMARTH NORTH DAKOTA, just 87 miles away from the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, highlights its importance in providing essential water resources for various uses. Although specific details like surface area, drainage area, and spillway type are not available, the dam's ability to store and regulate water flow in TR-BOX ELDER CREEK contributes to the overall water management efforts in the region. With a normalized storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, La Ze #1 plays a crucial role in maintaining water security and supporting local ecosystems.
While the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment information are unknown, its presence underscores the significance of small-scale water infrastructure in sustaining agricultural, recreational, and environmental interests. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like La Ze #1 demonstrate the importance of proactive management and regulation to ensure the resilience of water systems in the face of evolving climatic conditions. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, La Ze #1 serves as a case study in the intersection of infrastructure, water management, and environmental stewardship.
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 La Ze #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Powder River Ab Dry Creek | 3 cfs | → |
| Belle Fourche River Near Alva | 14 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri R At Camp Crook Sd | 14 cfs | → |
| Powder River At Moorhead Mt | 53 cfs | → |
| Belle Fourche R At Wy-Sd State Line | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near La Ze #1.
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Track La Ze #1 in the Snoflo app
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About La Ze #1
Where does the data for La Ze #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 La Ze #1.