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MCMASTER NO. 4

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Soil Dam Niobrara River
April 9, 2025


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Located in Niobrara, Wyoming, McMaster No. 4 is a privately owned irrigation dam on the Niobrara River. Built in 1966, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a storage capacity of 248 acre-feet. With a surface area of 23 acres, it serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and irrigation.

Managed by the State of Wyoming, McMaster No. 4 has a low hazard potential and is categorized as being in fair condition. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 75 feet and an outlet gate equipped with a single valve. With a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam undergoes inspection every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

Despite its remote location, McMaster No. 4 plays a crucial role in water resource management and agriculture in the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such infrastructure for the community and the environment.

Year_Completed 1966
Dam_Height 14
River_Or_Stream NIOBRARA RIVER
Dam_Length 470
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 23
Hydraulic_Height 8
Nid_Storage 248
Structural_Height 13
Outlet_Gates Valve - 1
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 14
       

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