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KIEWIT NO. 2

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Soil Dam East Pass Creek
May 9, 2025


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Kiewit No. 2, located on East Pass Creek in Wyoming, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes. Built in 1973, this structure stands at a height of 34 feet and has a storage capacity of 92 acre-feet. Its spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 10 feet, and it is equipped with a slide gate as the outlet mechanism.

Despite being categorized with a low hazard potential, the dam's overall condition is assessed as fair. It undergoes inspections every five years, with the last assessment conducted in September 2019. The risk assessment for Kiewit No. 2 indicates a moderate risk level, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality.

With its strategic location in the Sheridan County of Wyoming, Kiewit No. 2 plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region. Climate enthusiasts and water resource experts would find this dam's design and operational details intriguing, highlighting the intersection of human infrastructure and natural water systems in the context of irrigation and environmental sustainability.

Year_Completed 1973
Dam_Height 34
River_Or_Stream EAST PASS CREEK
Dam_Length 600
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 6
Hydraulic_Height 29
Nid_Storage 92
Structural_Height 34
Outlet_Gates Slide (sluice gate) - 1
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 34
       

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