Located in Sheridan, Wyoming, Windy Draw is a private irrigation dam designed by Walter J Pilch and completed in 1965.
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This Earth dam stands at a height of 59 feet and has a storage capacity of 1370 acre-feet, primarily used for irrigation purposes. With a normal storage capacity of 533 acre-feet and a surface area of 38 acres, Windy Draw serves the local community in Acme for fire protection, stock watering, and small fish ponds in addition to irrigation.
The dam has a high hazard potential and is classified as being in fair condition as of the last assessment in May 2020. With a spillway width of 134 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 15,680 cubic feet per second, Windy Draw has measures in place for uncontrolled spillway release. Despite the moderate risk assessment of level 3, the dam is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and the safety of the surrounding area. Overall, Windy Draw plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1740 |
Dam Height |
59 |
River Or Stream |
WINDY DRAW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
38 |
Hydraulic Height |
52 |
Drainage Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
1370 |
Structural Height |
59 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
59 |
Goose Creek Near Acme
|
123cfs |
Tongue River At Monarch
|
383cfs |
Prairie Dog Creek Near Acme
|
19cfs |
Tongue River At State Line Nr Decker Mt
|
173cfs |
Tongue River Near Dayton
|
48cfs |
Piney Creek At Kearny
|
113cfs |
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Sheridan KOA
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Washington Park - Sheridan
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Connor Battlefield State Park
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