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Current Operating Information

2026 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 2026 harvest as productive as possible. 


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



2026 Allocation

The 2026 Allocation is set at 3.5" per share. Irrigation is scheduled to be suspended from August 1st through September 15th.  Water run will resume for the final two weeks on September 16th.


Reservoir Levels - 04.20.2026

Swift: 22,784 AF

Frances: 50, 536 AF

Frances Elevation: 3,804.70 FT


Snowpack information: 04.20.2026

Badger Pass: 35.5 Snow Water inches for 110%

Dupuyer Creek: 0.2 Snow Water inches for 2%

Interactive Snotel Map

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




2026 Allocation Letters

Files coming soon.

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 County Canal and Reservoir Company

501 Pondera Ave. Valier, MT 59486

406-279-3315

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