Rate & Huson dam
Rate & Huson
Rate & Huson, also known as Enlto 9286r, is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Sheridan, Wyoming. Built in 1910 on Pin Head Creek, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is still in use for irrigation purposes and is regulated by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office, with regular inspections and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and functionality.
The dam's condition assessment in 2017 rated it as poor, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. The spillway, an uncontrolled type with a width of 20 feet, serves as the primary outlet for excess water. With a surface area of 8 acres and a drainage area of 0, Rate & Huson remains an integral part of the local water resource infrastructure. However, the dam's poor condition highlights the need for ongoing maintenance and potential upgrades to mitigate risks and ensure its long-term effectiveness in water management.
As a key component of the irrigation system in the region, the Rate & Huson dam plays a crucial role in water distribution and agricultural activities. With Liz Cheney (R) representing the Congressional District 00 in Wyoming, the stakeholders involved must prioritize the dam's maintenance and safety to sustain its functionality and prevent any potential hazards. Despite its age and poor condition assessment, Rate & Huson stands as a testament to the enduring importance of water resources management in the face of evolving climate challenges.
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 Rate & Huson -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Powder River At Arvada | 84 cfs | → |
| Piney Creek At Kearny | 113 cfs | → |
| Wild Horse Creek Near Arvada | 0 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek Near Arvada | 256 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek Near Buffalo | 70 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek Near Buffalo | 116 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rate & Huson.
Fishing spots
- Healy Lake
- Lake Desmet
- Sheridan Fairgrounds Pond
- Tie Hack Reservoir
- Upper Paintrock Fishing Site
- Veterans Cove Fishing Site
Paddle runs
- Bridge At Tongue River Canyon To Burgess Picnic Grounds
- Sf Tongue- Johnson Creek To Confluence With Nf Tongue
- Dry Medicine Lodge Creek
- Paint Rock Creek
- North Fork Powder River
- Paint Rock Creek (South Fork)
More reservoirs
Track Rate & Huson 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 Rate & Huson
Where does the data for Rate & Huson 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 Rate & Huson.