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Poison Creek in Lincoln, Wyoming, is a privately-owned irrigation dam on Poison Creek, completed in 1915.
The Earth dam, made of Stone core and Soil foundation, stands at 26 feet high and spans 206 feet in length. With a capacity of 36 acre-feet and a normal storage of 22 acre-feet, Poison Creek serves the primary purpose of irrigation for the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is marked as poor, with the last inspection in October 2019 revealing maintenance issues. The spillway, an uncontrolled type with a width of 10 feet, poses a moderate risk according to the risk assessment. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are unclear, raising concerns about the readiness for potential emergencies. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Poison Creek a fascinating case study of the challenges faced by aging irrigation infrastructure in the American West.
Bear River Below Smiths Fork
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202cfs |
Bear River At Border
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177cfs |
Bear River Below Pixley Dam
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3cfs |
Hams Fork Below Pole Creek
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101cfs |
Smiths Fork Near Border
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248cfs |
Bear River At Pescadero
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600cfs |
Year Completed |
1915 |
Dam Length |
206 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
POISON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
36 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Pine Creek Camping Area
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Pine Creek Campsite 6
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Pine Creek Campsite 7
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Pine Creek Campsite 5
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Pine Creek Group Campsite
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Pine Creek Campsite 4
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