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Buck Draw, located in Carbon, Wyoming, is a privately owned irrigation dam that was completed in 1955. It stands at a height of 32 feet and has a storage capacity of 539 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 318 acre-feet. The dam, primarily made of earth and stone, serves the purpose of flood risk reduction and irrigation for the surrounding area.
Despite its low hazard potential, Buck Draw is currently assessed as being in poor condition as of June 2020. The dam features a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 12 feet. It is regulated and inspected by the state regulatory agency, SEO, ensuring that it meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements.
The dam is situated on Side Draw, a river or stream in the area, and falls under the jurisdiction of the Sacramento District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. While the dam's risk assessment is considered moderate, there are no inundation maps prepared or emergency action plan in place. With its historical significance and importance in irrigation, efforts may be needed to address its current poor condition and ensure its continued functionality and safety for the community.
Year_Completed | 1955 |
Dam_Height | 24 |
River_Or_Stream | SIDE DRAW |
Dam_Length | 623 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 58 |
Hydraulic_Height | 19 |
Nid_Storage | 539 |
Structural_Height | 32 |
Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 32 |