Hutton 4-24-5684 dam
Hutton 4-24-5684
Hutton 4-24-5684 is a privately owned earth dam located in Sheridan, Wyoming, specifically in the city of Acme on Junebug Creek. Designed by Hugh Lowham, this dam serves multiple purposes including irrigation, tailings, and other uses. Standing at a height of 10 feet with a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 18 feet, it was completed in 2010 and has a storage capacity of 202 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential, Hutton 4-24-5684 is currently in poor condition as of its last inspection in March 2020. With a drainage area of 0 square miles and a surface area of 18 acres, this dam poses a risk due to its deteriorating state. It is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and address the maintenance and rehabilitation needs of this structure to ensure its continued safety and functionality in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Located within Congressional District 00 in Wyoming, Hutton 4-24-5684 is subject to state regulation and inspection. With its primary purpose identified as "other," this dam plays a significant role in water management in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is imperative for stakeholders to prioritize the upkeep and modernization of infrastructure like Hutton 4-24-5684 to adapt to evolving conditions and protect against potential risks to both the environment and local communities.
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 Hutton 4-24-5684 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Near Acme | 123 cfs | → |
| Tongue River At Monarch | 383 cfs | → |
| Prairie Dog Creek Near Acme | 19 cfs | → |
| Tongue River At State Line Nr Decker Mt | 403 cfs | → |
| Tongue River Near Dayton | 48 cfs | → |
| Piney Creek At Kearny | 113 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hutton 4-24-5684.
Campgrounds
- Sheridan Koa
- Washington Park - Sheridan
- Connor Battlefield State Park
- Tongue River Camp - Amsden Creek Wma
- Little Goose Campground
- Tongue Canyon Campground
Fishing spots
- Sheridan Fairgrounds Pond
- Lake Desmet
- Tongue River Fishing Site
- Healy Lake
- Tongue River Fishing East
- Tongue River Fishing West
Track Hutton 4-24-5684 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 Hutton 4-24-5684
Where does the data for Hutton 4-24-5684 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 Hutton 4-24-5684.