Huntington dam
Huntington
Huntington is a private irrigation dam located in Sheridan, Wyoming, along the Dry Twin Creek. Built in 1906, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a storage capacity of 146 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has a low hazard potential but is in poor condition as of the last inspection in September 2018. The spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 12 feet, and the outlet gates are uncontrolled with a valve.
The dam is under state jurisdiction and regulated by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement all conducted by the state. The primary purpose of Huntington Dam is irrigation, serving the surrounding area with a normal storage capacity of 104 acre-feet. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, there are no emergency action plans prepared or inundation maps available, indicating a potential area of improvement for risk management measures. Despite its condition, Huntington Dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Located just 19 miles from Wyola, MT, the Huntington Dam is an integral part of the local water infrastructure, providing essential irrigation to the surrounding area. While facing challenges in terms of its condition and risk assessment, the dam remains a key component in water resource management for the community. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, there is an opportunity to explore and advocate for improvements to ensure the safety and sustainability of Huntington Dam for years 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 Huntington -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Pass Creek Near Dayton | 12 cfs | → |
| Tongue River Near Dayton | 48 cfs | → |
| West Pass Creek Near Parkman | 10 cfs | → |
| Little Bighorn River At State Line Nr Wyola Mt | 331 cfs | → |
| Tongue River At Monarch | 383 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Acme | 123 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Huntington.
Campgrounds
- Tongue Canyon Campground
- Tongue River Camp - Amsden Creek Wma
- Connor Battlefield State Park
- Arrowhead Lodge
- Pine Island Group Campground
- Prune Creek
Fishing spots
- Tongue River Fishing Site
- Tongue River Fishing East
- Tongue River Fishing West
- Sheridan Fairgrounds Pond
- Upper Paintrock Fishing Site
- Bighorn Lake
Paddle runs
- Bridge At Tongue River Canyon To Burgess Picnic Grounds
- Sf Tongue- Johnson Creek To Confluence With Nf Tongue
- Nf Tongue From Burgess Picnic Ground To Pole Creek
- Dry Fork River From Its Confluence With Lake Creek To Confluence With Little Big Horn
- Wagon Box Creek To Dry Fork Trail
- Fools Gold Crossing (Fdr 480) To Wagon Box Creek
Track Huntington 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 Huntington
Where does the data for Huntington 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 Huntington.