Hart Enlargement Of Tippacanoe No. 1 dam
Hart Enlargement Of Tippacanoe No. 1
The Hart Enlargement of Tippacanoe No. 1, also known as Enl. of 251r, is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Park, Wyoming. Completed in 1908, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a storage capacity of 242 acre-feet, making it a vital resource for agricultural water supply in the region. Despite its historical significance, the dam is currently in poor condition, with a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating.
Situated on Paint Creek offstream, the Hart Enlargement of Tippacanoe No. 1 plays a crucial role in water management in the area. With its uncontrolled spillway and slide gate outlet, the dam serves as a key infrastructure for regulating water flow and ensuring stable irrigation practices. However, with a condition assessment indicating poor maintenance, there is a pressing need for restoration efforts to enhance the safety and efficiency of this essential water resource.
As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, maintaining and improving dams like the Hart Enlargement of Tippacanoe No. 1 becomes increasingly important. With state regulation, inspection, and enforcement in place, there is an opportunity to address the dam's current challenges and secure its role in sustaining water resources for future generations. Efforts to enhance the dam's condition and mitigate risks will be crucial in ensuring its continued contribution to the local agricultural community and ecosystem.
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 Hart Enlargement Of Tippacanoe No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clarks Fork Yellowstone River Nr Belfry Mt | 5,570 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek Near Red Lodge Mt | 443 cfs | → |
| Shoshone River Below Buffalo Bill Reservoir | 315 cfs | → |
| North Fork Shoshone River At Wapiti | 3,750 cfs | → |
| South Fork Shoshone River Ab Buffalo Bill Res | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Shoshone River Near Lovell | 371 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hart Enlargement Of Tippacanoe No. 1.
Boat launches
- Hogan Reservoir Boat Launch
- Luce Reservoir Boat Launch
- Clarks Fork Boat Launch
- Beartooth High Lakes Trail Wyoming
- Beartooth Highway Wyoming
- North Fork Shoshone River Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Hogan And Luce Campground
- Hogan And Luce Campsite 1
- Hogan And Luce Campsite 2
- Hogan And Luce Campsite 3
- Hogan And Luce Campsite 4
- Hogan And Luce Campsite 5
Fishing spots
Track Hart Enlargement Of Tippacanoe No. 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Hart Enlargement Of Tippacanoe No. 1
Where does the data for Hart Enlargement Of Tippacanoe No. 1 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.
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