Wales-Meyer Pond 2 dam
Wales-Meyer Pond 2
Wales-Meyer Pond 2 is a privately owned water resource located in Powell County, Montana. This earth dam structure was completed in 1991 and serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management. With a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, the pond primarily stores 37 acre-feet of water for normal use. Situated along TR Wales Creek, this pond plays a crucial role in supporting fish and wildlife habitats in the area.
Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Wales-Meyer Pond 2 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite lacking specific data on surface area and drainage area, the pond's structural height of 18 feet and hydraulic height of 16 feet demonstrate its reliability in water storage and management. While the pond does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, it meets state-regulated standards for inspection, permitting, and enforcement, ensuring its continued safety and functionality.
Located in a picturesque setting in the heart of Montana's wilderness, Wales-Meyer Pond 2 stands as a vital water resource for both human needs and ecological balance. With the potential to support diverse aquatic life and provide essential water for firefighting and livestock, this pond exemplifies the importance of sustainable water management practices in a changing climate. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, we recognize the significance of preserving and protecting such valuable water assets for future generations to come.
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 Wales-Meyer Pond 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blackfoot R Ab Nevada Cr Nr Helmville Mt | 765 cfs | → |
| Nf Blackfoot R Ab Dry Gulch Nr Ovando Mt | 824 cfs | → |
| Clark Fork Near Drummond Mt | 554 cfs | → |
| Nevada Cr Ab Reservoir | 27 cfs | → |
| Flint Creek Near Drummond Mt | 11 cfs | → |
| Clark Fork At Goldcreek Mt | 380 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wales-Meyer Pond 2.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Harry Morgan Fas
- River Junction Fas
- Browns Lake Fas
- Monture Creek Fas
- Russell Gates Memorial Fas
- Garnet Ghost Town Dispersed
Fishing spots
Track Wales-Meyer Pond 2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Wales-Meyer Pond 2
Where does the data for Wales-Meyer Pond 2 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 Wales-Meyer Pond 2.