Tommy Tucker Dam dam
Tommy Tucker Dam
Tommy Tucker Dam, located in Byron, Wyoming, is a federal-owned structure managed by the Bureau of Land Management. This dam, situated on the Tommy Tucker Draw river, serves as a critical flood risk reduction measure in the area. With a gravity design and a hydraulic height of 20 feet, the dam stands at 26 feet tall and spans a length of 281 feet. It has a storage capacity of 22.25 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.58 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Tommy Tucker Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and does not have any associated locks. The last inspection was conducted in August 2016, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. While the dam meets state regulatory requirements and is regularly inspected, there is limited information available on its construction year and current condition.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Tommy Tucker Dam can appreciate its role in mitigating flood risks in the Big Horn County area of Wyoming. As a federal-owned structure under the Bureau of Land Management, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. With its unique design features and storage capacity, Tommy Tucker Dam exemplifies the importance of proactive flood risk reduction measures in vulnerable regions.
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 Tommy Tucker Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shoshone River Near Lovell | 612 cfs | → |
| Bighorn River At Kane | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Bighorn River At Basin | 941 cfs | → |
| Shoshone River Below Buffalo Bill Reservoir | 315 cfs | → |
| Shell Creek Near Shell | 74 cfs | → |
| Clarks Fork Yellowstone River Nr Belfry Mt | 2,150 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tommy Tucker Dam.
Boat launches
- Big Horn County
- Us 14 Greybull
- Harrington Reservoir Boat Ramp
- Wardell Reservoir Boat Ramp
- Barry's Landing Road Carbon County
Campgrounds
- Lovell Camper Park
- Homesteader Park
- Horseshoe Bend - Bighorn Canyon National Rec Area
- Full Hook-Up Campsite
- Cottonwood Creek Campsite 5
- Cottonwood Creek Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Western Boundary Of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area To Confluence With Bighorn River
- Gypsum Creek
- Cottonwood Creek
- Porcupine Creek
More reservoirs
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About Tommy Tucker Dam
Where does the data for Tommy Tucker 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 Tommy Tucker Dam.