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Soil Dam Reed Draw
April 18, 2025


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Reed is a private irrigation dam located in Converse, Wyoming, along the Reed Draw river. Built in 1953, this earth dam has a height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 276 acre-feet, serving the primary purpose of irrigation. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 400 feet, and it has one slide gate for outlet control.

Despite its low hazard potential, Reed's condition assessment is rated as poor, with the last inspection in April 2017 revealing areas in need of improvement. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating potential vulnerabilities that may require risk management measures. Overall, Reed presents an opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to engage with the challenges of maintaining and improving aging infrastructure for sustainable water management in the region.

Year_Completed 1953
Dam_Height 15
River_Or_Stream REED DRAW
Dam_Length 1070
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 25
Hydraulic_Height 10
Nid_Storage 276
Structural_Height 15
Outlet_Gates Slide (sluice gate) - 1
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 15
       

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