E. E. Wakeman dam
E. E. Wakeman
E. E. Wakeman is a privately owned earth dam located in Crook, Wyoming, specifically in the city of Hulett. Completed in 1962, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond. It has a height of 17 feet and a length of 683 feet, with a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet and a surface area of 21 acres. The dam is situated on the Necolen Creek and is regulated by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office, with inspection and enforcement measures in place to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, E. E. Wakeman is assessed to be in fair condition as of August 2018. The dam has a moderate risk level (3) associated with it, prompting the need for risk management measures to be implemented. It has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet and an outlet gate consisting of a single valve. The dam is subject to inspections every five years to monitor its condition and ensure its continued safety and functionality.
This structure is a vital asset for the local community, providing essential water resources for fire protection and livestock, as well as recreational opportunities such as fishing. With its strategic location and significance, E. E. Wakeman stands as a testament to the importance of proper dam management and maintenance in safeguarding water resources and mitigating climate-related risks in the region.
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 E. E. Wakeman -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Fourche River Below Moorcroft | 11 cfs | → |
| Donkey Creek Near Gillette | 0 cfs | → |
| Stonepile Creek At Mouth | 3 cfs | → |
| Belle Fourche R Bl Rattlesnake C Nr Piney Wy | 0 cfs | → |
| Cold Springs Creek At Buckhorn | 4 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek At Mallo Camp | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near E. E. Wakeman.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Keyhole Reservoir
- Turner Creek Reservoir
- Blackhills Power And Light Reservoir
- Lak Reservoir
- Yates Pond
- Deerfield Reservoir Complex
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Track E. E. Wakeman in the Snoflo app
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About E. E. Wakeman
Where does the data for E. E. Wakeman 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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