Upper North Tisdale No. 1 dam
Upper North Tisdale No. 1
Upper North Tisdale No. 1 is a privately owned dam located in Campbell, Wyoming, near the Caballo Coal Mine. Built in 1999, this earth dam stands at 17 feet tall and has a hydraulic height of 12 feet, serving primarily as a flood risk reduction structure along the Nettie Draw river. With a storage capacity of 271 acre-feet and a drainage area of 3.6 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Upper North Tisdale No. 1 is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its continued safety and functionality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and a slide gate outlet, with a maximum discharge capacity of 8030 cubic feet per second. The surrounding community benefits from the moderate risk reduction measures in place, supported by regular inspections and a comprehensive emergency action plan to address any potential threats to the dam's integrity.
Overall, Upper North Tisdale No. 1 serves as a vital infrastructure asset for flood control in the region, with a focus on maintaining its effectiveness and safety for the community. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering and management efforts put into this dam to mitigate flood risks and protect the local environment and residents from potential harm.
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 Upper North Tisdale No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Donkey Creek Near Gillette | 0 cfs | → |
| Stonepile Creek At Mouth | 3 cfs | → |
| Belle Fourche R Bl Rattlesnake C Nr Piney Wy | 0 cfs | → |
| Belle Fourche River Below Moorcroft | 5 cfs | → |
| Wild Horse Creek Near Arvada | 0 cfs | → |
| Powder River At Arvada | 69 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper North Tisdale No. 1.
Fishing spots
Track Upper North Tisdale No. 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Upper North Tisdale No. 1
Where does the data for Upper North Tisdale 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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