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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 |