Haines dam
Haines
Haines is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, specifically in the city of Saratoga. Built in 1912, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 564 acre-feet. Primarily used for irrigation purposes, Haines is regulated and inspected by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, Haines is currently assessed to be in poor condition, with a moderate risk rating of 3. Its spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 6 feet, and the dam has not been modified in recent years. The last inspection was conducted in May 2020, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. While the dam is considered to be in poor condition, it continues to serve its purpose of providing water for irrigation in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Haines presents an interesting case study of an aging irrigation dam in Wyoming. The dam's location on North Spring Creek offstream and its stone core and soil foundation add to its unique characteristics. With its historical significance dating back over a century, Haines serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring the condition of infrastructure to ensure the safety and efficiency of water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Haines -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Creek Above Coyote Draw | 133 cfs | → |
| Encampment River At Mouth | 621 cfs | → |
| Pass Creek Near Elk Mountain | 149 cfs | → |
| North Brush Creek Near Saratoga | 142 cfs | → |
| South Brush Creek Near Saratoga | 18 cfs | → |
| Encampment River Ab Hog Park Cr | 428 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Haines.
Boat launches
- Bennett Creek Campground Boat Ramp
- Blm 3404 Carbon County
- Teton Reservoir Boat Launch
- Teton Reservoir Boat Ramp
- Rim Lake Day Use Area Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Saratoga Lake Campground
- Satatoga Lake Campgrounds
- Encampment City Park
- Jack Creek Crew Quarters
- Jack Creek
- Jack Creek Guard Station
Fishing spots
- Saratoga Lake
- High Savery Reservoir
- Hog Park Reservoir
- Rob Roy Reservoir
- Big Creek Lakes Day Use Area
- Big Creek Lake(Lower)
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track Haines in the Snoflo app
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About Haines
Where does the data for Haines 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 Haines.