Cody Municipal dam
Cody Municipal
Cody Municipal is a critical water supply structure located in Park, Wyoming, serving the city of Cody. Built in 1948, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and has a normal storage capacity of 508 acre-feet. Managed by the local government, the dam is regulated by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
With a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2019, Cody Municipal plays a crucial role in water resource management for the region. The dam, designed by Alfred J. Ryan, features a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and serves as the primary source of water supply for the area. Despite its age, the dam continues to meet the water needs of the community, highlighting the importance of robust infrastructure in sustaining water resources amidst changing climates and increasing demands.
As climate change poses challenges to water availability and quality, the maintenance and monitoring of structures like Cody Municipal become increasingly vital. With a high risk assessment rating, the dam underscores the need for proactive risk management measures to ensure the safety and reliability of water resources in the face of evolving environmental pressures. As water enthusiasts and climate advocates, understanding the critical role of infrastructure like Cody Municipal is essential in safeguarding water sources for future generations.
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 Cody Municipal -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shoshone River Below Buffalo Bill Reservoir | 315 cfs | → |
| South Fork Shoshone River Ab Buffalo Bill Res | 1,250 cfs | → |
| North Fork Shoshone River At Wapiti | 3,750 cfs | → |
| Greybull River At Meeteetse | 338 cfs | → |
| South Fork Shoshone River Near Valley | 187 cfs | → |
| Clarks Fork Yellowstone River Nr Belfry Mt | 5,570 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cody Municipal.
Boat launches
- Andy Martin Hill Boat Ramp
- North Fork Shoshone River Boat Ramp
- Luce Reservoir Boat Launch
- Hogan Reservoir Boat Launch
- Clarks Fork Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Buffalo Bill State Park
- W.O.W. Cottage 3bed 2bath
- Wheels Of Wonderment Motorcycle Campground
- Hogan And Luce Campground
- Hogan And Luce Campsite 1
- Hogan And Luce Campsite 2
Track Cody Municipal in the Snoflo app
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About Cody Municipal
Where does the data for Cody Municipal 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 Significant 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 Cody Municipal.