Angle Detention Dam dam
Angle Detention Dam
Angle Detention Dam, located in Park County, Wyoming, is a Federal-owned structure managed by the Bureau of Land Management that serves the primary purpose of debris control. This gravity dam, standing at a structural height of 30 feet with a hydraulic height of 26 feet, was built to safeguard against potential hazards with its low hazard potential rating. Despite its poor condition assessment, the dam's risk assessment remains moderate, suggesting a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
With a maximum storage capacity of 327.24 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 477.9 acre-feet, Angle Detention Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and moderate risk level highlight the importance of regular inspections and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and efficiency of the structure. Despite its limited information on completion year and structural details, the dam's strategic location and purpose make it a key component in the region's water infrastructure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Angle Detention Dam represents a significant piece of infrastructure in Wyoming's landscape. As a Federal-owned gravity dam designed for debris control, it stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to manage water resources and mitigate potential risks in the region. With its unique characteristics and moderate risk level, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring critical infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions and evolving water management 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 Angle Detention Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clarks Fork Yellowstone River Nr Belfry Mt | 5,570 cfs | → |
| Shoshone River Below Buffalo Bill Reservoir | 315 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek Near Red Lodge Mt | 443 cfs | → |
| South Fork Shoshone River Ab Buffalo Bill Res | 1,250 cfs | → |
| North Fork Shoshone River At Wapiti | 3,750 cfs | → |
| Shoshone River Near Lovell | 371 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Angle Detention Dam.
Boat launches
- Luce Reservoir Boat Launch
- Hogan 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 Angle Detention Dam 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 Angle Detention Dam
Where does the data for Angle Detention Dam 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 Angle Detention Dam.