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Saddleback is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Guernsey, Wyoming, along the West Fork Labonte Creek. Built in 1944, this Earth dam stands at 30 feet high and stretches 330 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1201 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation, providing crucial water resources for agricultural activities in the region.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Saddleback is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and overall safety. The dam's condition is assessed as "fair", with a moderate risk level attributed to it. The spillway, with a width of 30 feet, is uncontrolled, and the outlet gates feature a single valve. Saddleback's location in Converse County, Wyoming, highlights its importance in managing water resources and supporting local farming communities.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Saddleback to be a significant infrastructure contributing to the irrigation needs of the area. As a part of the Omaha District, this dam plays a crucial role in water management along the West Fork Labonte Creek, with a focus on sustaining agricultural activities in the region. With its historical significance and ongoing state oversight, Saddleback represents a blend of engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship in harnessing water resources for the benefit of the local community.
Year_Completed | 1944 |
Dam_Height | 30 |
River_Or_Stream | WEST FORK LABONTE CREEK OFFSTR |
Dam_Length | 330 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 91 |
Hydraulic_Height | 25 |
Nid_Storage | 1201 |
Structural_Height | 30 |
Outlet_Gates | Valve - 1 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 30 |
NORTH PLATTE RIVER BELOW GLENDO RESERVOIR | 5710cfs |
BOX ELDER CREEK AT BOXELDER | 26cfs |
LITTLE LARAMIE RIVER NEAR FILMORE | 671cfs |
LARAMIE RIVER AT LARAMIE | 23cfs |
NORTH PLATTE RIVER AT ORIN | 753cfs |
CHEYENNE RIVER NR DULL CENTER WY | 0cfs |
DEER CREEK IN CANYON | 75cfs |