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Cherokee Trail, located in Carbon County, Wyoming, is a privately owned irrigation dam on Indian Creek. Built in 1923, this earth dam stands at 20 feet high with a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a length of 700 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of irrigation. Despite its age, Cherokee Trail has a low hazard potential but is assessed to be in poor condition as of the last inspection in June 2020.
Managed by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office, Cherokee Trail is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and one other controlled outlet gate. While the risk assessment for Cherokee Trail is moderate, with a hazard potential of 3 out of 5, the dam currently lacks updated emergency action plans and inundation maps. The risk management measures for Cherokee Trail remain unspecified, highlighting the need for enhanced preparedness and mitigation strategies for potential emergencies.
In the picturesque setting of Saratoga, Wyoming, Cherokee Trail serves as a vital water resource for the local community. With Congresswoman Liz Cheney representing the area, stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts closely monitor the condition and functionality of this historic dam to ensure its continued safe operation and contribution to the region's irrigation needs.
Year_Completed | 1923 |
Dam_Height | 20 |
River_Or_Stream | INDIAN CREEK |
Dam_Length | 700 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 21 |
Hydraulic_Height | 15 |
Nid_Storage | 100 |
Structural_Height | 20 |
Outlet_Gates | Other Controlled - 1 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 20 |