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Dwight, located in Johnson County, Wyoming, is a privately owned irrigation dam constructed in 1953 on Pole Creek. This Earth-type dam stands at 34 feet in height, with a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a structural height of 33 feet. With a storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, Dwight serves the primary purpose of irrigation and covers a surface area of 8 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Dwight's condition assessment is rated as poor, with the last inspection conducted in August 2018. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 15 feet and one slide gate for outlet control. While it meets state permitting and inspection requirements, there have been no modifications or enhancements since its completion, leading to a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
As an essential water resource infrastructure in the area, Dwight plays a crucial role in agricultural irrigation but requires attention to improve its overall condition and risk management measures. Climate and water enthusiasts will find interest in monitoring the maintenance and potential upgrades of this historic dam to ensure its continued safety and efficiency in water management for the surrounding community.
Year_Completed | 1953 |
Dam_Height | 34 |
River_Or_Stream | POLE CREEK |
Dam_Length | 560 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 8 |
Hydraulic_Height | 28 |
Nid_Storage | 143 |
Structural_Height | 33 |
Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 34 |
NORTH FORK POWDER RIVER NEAR HAZELTON | 3cfs |
TONGUE RIVER AT MONARCH | 383cfs |
PRAIRIE DOG CR AT WAKELEY SIDING | 16cfs |
CLEAR CREEK NEAR ARVADA | 256cfs |
POWDER RIVER AT SUSSEX | 144cfs |
GOOSE CREEK NEAR ACME | 123cfs |
TONGUE RIVER NEAR DAYTON | 48cfs |
Location | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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Prior Flat | |||
Cottonwood - Alcova Reservoir | |||
Fremont Canyon - Alcova Reservoir | |||
Holiday Spring | |||
Westside - Alcova Reservoir | |||
Red Shale |