Canon No.
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3 is a privately owned irrigation dam located on Timber Canon Creek in Albany, Wyoming. Completed in 1952, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a hydraulic height of 23 feet. With a length of 300 feet and a storage capacity of 28 acre-feet, Canon No. 3 serves the primary purpose of irrigation in the area.
Despite being categorized as low hazard potential and in fair condition, Canon No. 3 is subject to regular inspections by the State of Wyoming, with inspection frequency set at every 5 years. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 80 feet and a single valve outlet gate. The risk assessment for Canon No. 3 indicates a moderate level of risk, prompting the need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
Situated in Congressional District 00 of Wyoming, Canon No. 3 plays a crucial role in water resource management for the region, highlighting the intersection of water infrastructure, climate resilience, and regulatory oversight in sustaining irrigation operations along Timber Canon Creek.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TIMBER CANON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
28 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
Sybille Creek Ab Mule Creek
|
143cfs |
Laramie River Near Bosler
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1950cfs |
Sybille Creek Ab Canal No. 3
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93cfs |
Laramie River At Laramie
|
48cfs |
Little Laramie River Near Filmore
|
671cfs |
Crow Creek At 19th Street
|
3cfs |