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Soil Dam Windy Draw
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Located in Sheridan, Wyoming, Windy Draw is a private irrigation dam designed by Walter J Pilch and completed in 1965. 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_Height 59
River_Or_Stream WINDY DRAW
Dam_Length 1740
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
       

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