Buffalo Bill - Diamond Creek Dike dam
Buffalo Bill - Diamond Creek Dike
Buffalo Bill - Diamond Creek Dike, located in Park, Wyoming, is a vital structure managed by the Bureau of Reclamation for various purposes such as Fish and Wildlife Pond, Hydroelectric power, Irrigation, Recreation, and Water Supply. Completed in 1905, this Earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 136 feet and has a storage capacity of 646,565 acre-feet. With a Hazard Potential rated as High and a Risk Assessment of Very High, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
The Buffalo Bill - Diamond Creek Dike is not only a significant engineering feat but also a critical hub for wildlife conservation and recreational activities in the area. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, this dam ensures water supply for various purposes while also providing a habitat for fish and wildlife. The dam's Controlled Spillway type and its location in Cody, Wyoming, underscore its importance in flood control and water management.
With a Risk Assessment of Very High and a High Hazard Potential, the Buffalo Bill - Diamond Creek Dike requires careful monitoring and management to ensure its structural integrity and continued effectiveness in water resource management. The dam's impact extends beyond its primary purpose of water storage, highlighting the interconnectedness of climate, water resources, and environmental conservation in the region.
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 Buffalo Bill - Diamond Creek Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Shoshone River Ab Buffalo Bill Res | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Shoshone River Below Buffalo Bill Reservoir | 315 cfs | → |
| North Fork Shoshone River At Wapiti | 3,750 cfs | → |
| South Fork Shoshone River Near Valley | 187 cfs | → |
| Greybull River At Meeteetse | 338 cfs | → |
| Clarks Fork Yellowstone River Nr Belfry Mt | 5,570 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buffalo Bill - Diamond Creek Dike.
Boat launches
- Andy Martin Hill Boat Ramp
- North Fork Shoshone River Boat Ramp
- Luce Reservoir Boat Launch
- Hogan Reservoir Boat Launch
- Clarks Fork Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Buffalo Bill State Park
- W.O.W. Cottage 3bed 2bath
- Wheels Of Wonderment Motorcycle Campground
- Bobcat-Houlihan Lower Camping Area
- Bobcat-Houlihan Recreation Area
- Bobcat-Houlihan Upper Camping Area
Track Buffalo Bill - Diamond Creek Dike in the Snoflo app
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About Buffalo Bill - Diamond Creek Dike
Where does the data for Buffalo Bill - Diamond Creek Dike 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 High 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 Buffalo Bill - Diamond Creek Dike.