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O BAR O NO. 3

RESERVOIR LEVELS
Soil Dam Grays Run, Sybille Crk Offstrm
April 5, 2025


25°F

Tonight

60°F

Sunday

6mph

Windspeed

21%

Humidity

O Bar O No. 3 is a privately owned earth dam located in Torrington, Wyoming, with a primary purpose of irrigation. Completed in 1970, this structure stands at 33 feet high and 360 feet long, with a storage capacity of 182 acre-feet. Situated on Grays Run and Sybille Creek offstream, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its fair condition.

Managed by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office, O Bar O No. 3 is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. The dam's risk assessment has been rated as moderate, indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures. With Liz Cheney representing Congressional District 00 in Wyoming, this structure plays a crucial role in enhancing water resource management and climate resilience in the Platte County area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find O Bar O No. 3 to be an intriguing example of sustainable infrastructure supporting agricultural activities in the region.

Year_Completed 1970
Dam_Height 33
River_Or_Stream GRAYS RUN, SYBILLE CRK OFFSTRM
Dam_Length 360
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 11
Hydraulic_Height 28
Nid_Storage 182
Structural_Height 33
Outlet_Gates Uncontrolled - 0
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 33
       

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