Valarie Irrigation dam
Valarie Irrigation
Valarie Irrigation, located in Campbell, Wyoming, along Valerie Draw, is a privately owned earth dam that primarily serves the purpose of irrigation. Constructed in 1962, this structure stands at 30 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a length of 925 feet. With a storage capacity of 207 acre-feet, it covers a surface area of 15 acres and has a spillway width of 150 feet. Despite its poor condition assessment, Valarie Irrigation poses a low hazard potential and has a moderate risk assessment rating.
Operated under the jurisdiction of the State Engineer's Office in Wyoming, this irrigation facility is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam features a single slide gate for outlet control and is categorized as a stone-core earth dam with a foundation in soil. While it has not undergone significant modifications since its completion, Valarie Irrigation is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. In case of emergencies, the facility's emergency action plan and risk management measures are yet to be fully prepared and implemented.
Despite its age and current condition, Valarie Irrigation continues to play a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and maintaining such irrigation infrastructure is essential to ensure sustainable water management practices and the resilience of the surrounding ecosystem. With a focus on improving its condition assessment and emergency preparedness, Valarie Irrigation can continue to contribute positively to the local community and economy while mitigating potential risks associated with its operation.
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 Valarie Irrigation -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Powder River Ab Dry Creek | 3 cfs | → |
| Powder River At Moorhead Mt | 71 cfs | → |
| Belle Fourche River Below Moorcroft | 1 cfs | → |
| Belle Fourche River Near Alva | 14 cfs | → |
| Stonepile Creek At Mouth | 3 cfs | → |
| Donkey Creek Near Gillette | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Valarie Irrigation.
Track Valarie Irrigation 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 Valarie Irrigation
Where does the data for Valarie Irrigation 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 Valarie Irrigation.