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Current Operating Information

2025 Operating Information:

 

The PCCRC is proud to be part of a grower's community working to raise products, which are consumed throughout the world. We look forward to helping make the 2024 harvest as productive as possible. 


The normal water run will go from May 1 to September 30th, annually.    


2025 Allocation

2025 Allocation to be announced before water run begins.


Reservoir Levels

Swift: 15000 Acre Feet

Frances: 40000 Acre Feet


Snowpack information:

Badger Pass: 11.8 inches of Snow Water for 74% of median.

Dupuyer Creek: 1.1 inches of Snow Water for 28% of median.


Interactive Snotel Map

  https://nwcc-apps.sc.egov.usda.gov/imap/ 




Current Weather Information

PCCRC Office: https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/KMTVALIE24

Swift Dam: https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/KMTDUPUY6


We monitor and publish weather data at both our Valier Office site and at Swift Dam.

An additional useful weather data for our agricultural producers are agrimet sites near Conrad and Valier.  The agrimet site allows for daily EvapoTranspiration rates to better plan your irrigation applications.  The agrimet site is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation.

Valier Agrimet:  https://www.usbr.gov/gp/agrimet/station_vlmt_valier.html

Conrad Agriment: https://www.usbr.gov/gp/agrimet/station_comt_conrad.html


Important Reminders

 The company requires 72 hours notice to have water turned on and 48 hour notice to turn water off.  The ditchriders' contact numbers are posted on our home page.  


The following prohibited activities may result in shut-off of water for the year: 

1) Verbal or physical abuse towards any employee; 

2) Tampering with turnouts or checks; and/or 

3) Any misappropriation of water 

Pondera Canal and Reservoir Company

501 Pondera Ave. Valier, MT 59486

406-279-3315

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