Cut Bank Sewage Disposal Pond dam
Cut Bank Sewage Disposal Pond
The Cut Bank Sewage Disposal Pond, located in Cut Bank, Montana, serves as a crucial wastewater management facility for the local government. This offstream pond, situated along the Old Maids Coulee, was completed in 1959 and has a dam height of 20 feet, with a storage capacity of 158 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this earth dam structure is to provide sewage disposal services to the surrounding area, with a low hazard potential and currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) in Montana, the Cut Bank Sewage Disposal Pond is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure compliance with state permitting and enforcement requirements. Although the facility has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) or undergone a detailed risk assessment, it meets guidelines for emergency action planning and has updated emergency contacts. Despite its modest size and limited structural features, this essential infrastructure plays a crucial role in maintaining water quality and public health in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of infrastructure and environmental stewardship will find the Cut Bank Sewage Disposal Pond to be a fascinating case study. With its strategic location, purposeful design, and ongoing regulatory oversight, this facility exemplifies the importance of responsible wastewater management in safeguarding water resources and mitigating potential environmental hazards. As a key component of the local government's infrastructure, the Cut Bank Sewage Disposal Pond serves as a vital link in the chain of water resource management efforts in Glacier County, 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 Cut Bank Sewage Disposal Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cut Bank Creek At Cut Bank Mt | 231 cfs | → |
| Marias River Near Shelby Mt | 1,160 cfs | → |
| Badger Cr Bl Four Horns Canal Nr Browning Mt | 302 cfs | → |
| Cut Bank Creek Near Browning Mt | 60 cfs | → |
| Two Medicine River Bl South Fork Nr Browning Mt | 561 cfs | → |
| N F Milk River Ab St Mary Ca Nr Browning Mt | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cut Bank Sewage Disposal Pond.
Track Cut Bank Sewage Disposal Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Cut Bank Sewage Disposal Pond
Where does the data for Cut Bank Sewage Disposal Pond 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 Cut Bank Sewage Disposal Pond.