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GREYHOUND

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Soil Dam Rattlesnake Cr Offstream
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Greyhound is a privately owned Earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, specifically in the city of Ft Fred Steele. Completed in 1910, this irrigation dam stands at a height of 11 feet and has a hydraulic height of 8 feet, with a length of 877 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 204 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 142 acre-feet and a surface area of 30 acres.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Greyhound is considered to be in fair condition as of its last inspection in September 2020. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and one other controlled outlet gate. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, with a risk level of 3 out of 5. Although no emergency action plan is currently in place, the dam is regularly inspected by state authorities, with enforcement and permitting also being handled at the state level.

Overall, Greyhound serves as a vital irrigation structure in the region, providing water resources for agricultural purposes. With its historic significance and continued functionality, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of water management in sustaining the local ecosystem and supporting the agricultural community in Carbon County, Wyoming.

Year_Completed 1910
Dam_Height 11
River_Or_Stream RATTLESNAKE CR OFFSTREAM
Dam_Length 877
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 30
Hydraulic_Height 8
Nid_Storage 204
Structural_Height 11
Outlet_Gates Other Controlled - 1
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 11
       

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