Warriner No.
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Humidity
2 is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Sheridan, Wyoming, along the Warriner Draw river. This earth dam, with a height of 30 feet and a length of 670 feet, was completed in 1941 and serves the primary purpose of irrigation. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 was deemed poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential upgrades.
With a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, Warriner No. 2 plays a vital role in water resource management in the region. The dam also features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet and one valve outlet gate. Although the risk assessment for this dam is moderate, ongoing inspection and maintenance are crucial to ensuring its structural integrity and continued functionality in the face of changing climate conditions.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Warriner No. 2 serves as a case study in the importance of regular inspection, maintenance, and risk assessment for aging infrastructure in the face of increasing environmental challenges. As climate change brings about more frequent and severe weather events, ensuring the resilience of dams like Warriner No. 2 becomes increasingly crucial for sustainable water management and the protection of downstream communities and ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1941 |
Dam Length |
670 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
WARRINER DRAW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
121 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
Tongue River At Monarch
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383cfs |
Goose Creek Near Acme
|
123cfs |
Tongue River Near Dayton
|
48cfs |
Prairie Dog Creek Near Acme
|
19cfs |
Tongue River At State Line Nr Decker Mt
|
173cfs |
East Pass Creek Near Dayton
|
12cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Connor Battlefield State Park
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Sheridan KOA
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Washington Park - Sheridan
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Tongue River Camp - Amsden Creek WMA
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Tongue Canyon Campground
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