Menardi & White is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Sheridan, Wyoming, along the South Piney Creek.
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Constructed in 1951 by designer Clyde R. Wood, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and has a storage capacity of 281 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of irrigation, the dam also serves for fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond purposes. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 8 feet, and it is equipped with a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Menardi & White poses a moderate risk level. The dam has a history of consistent state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safe operation. The last inspection conducted in September 2021 revealed that the dam meets guidelines, with an inspection frequency set at every 5 years. With Liz Cheney (R) representing the Congressional District 00 in Wyoming where the dam is located, Menardi & White remains a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region, attracting climate enthusiasts and water resource experts alike.
Year Completed |
1951 |
Dam Length |
855 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
SOUTH PINEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
281 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
37 |
Piney Creek At Kearny
|
113cfs |
Rock Creek Near Buffalo
|
70cfs |
South Piney Creek At Willow Park
|
0cfs |
Goose Creek Near Acme
|
123cfs |
Tongue River At Monarch
|
383cfs |
Clear Creek Near Buffalo
|
12cfs |