Rush dam
Rush
Rush is a historic dam located in Hot Springs, Wyoming, with a primary purpose of irrigation. Built in 1911, this Earth dam stands at 15 feet high and spans a length of 1100 feet, providing storage of up to 208 acre-feet of water. Situated on Mud Creek, Rush serves as a crucial water resource for the region, with a surface area of 22 acres and a normal storage capacity of 156 acre-feet.
Although categorized as having a low hazard potential, Rush is subject to regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its fair condition and safety. With a spillway width of 100 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type, the dam poses a moderate risk in the event of a breach. Despite its age, Rush continues to play a vital role in supporting local agriculture through its irrigation capabilities, showcasing the importance of proper management and monitoring of water resources in the face of climate challenges.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of dams like Rush in sustaining agricultural activities and local economies highlights the importance of ongoing risk assessment and management measures. With its rich history and critical role in water storage and distribution, Rush serves as a reminder of the complex interplay between water infrastructure, environmental factors, and the need for sustainable practices to ensure the resilience of water resources in the face of changing climatic 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 Rush -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood C At High Island Rnch Nr Hamilton Dome | 1 cfs | → |
| Wind R Bl Boysen Res Wyo | 819 cfs | → |
| Bighorn R At Worland Wyo | 4,350 cfs | → |
| Fivemile Creek Near Shoshoni | 86 cfs | → |
| Wind River Ab Boysen Reservoir | 2,390 cfs | → |
| Wind River Near Kinnear | 1,240 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rush.
Boat launches
- Lower East River Road Hot Springs County
- Eggert Tract Primitive Boat Ramp
- Brannon Road Fremont County
- Tough Creek Campground
Campgrounds
Track Rush 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 Rush
Where does the data for Rush 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 Rush.