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Cedar Creek is a private irrigation dam located in Camp Crook, Wyoming. Built in 1969 by designer Edmond R Bates, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a hydraulic height of 9 feet. With a storage capacity of 163 acre-feet, Cedar Creek serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond maintenance in addition to irrigation.
The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 140 feet and the outlet gate is a slide (sluice gate). Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Cedar Creek's condition assessment was deemed unsatisfactory during its last inspection in June 2021. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a rating of 3, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety and functionality of this critical water resource infrastructure.
Managed by the State of Wyoming through the State Engineer's Office, Cedar Creek is a key component of the local water supply system in Crook County. Climate and water resource enthusiasts interested in the intersection of infrastructure, regulation, and environmental risk management will find Cedar Creek to be a fascinating case study in the complexities of maintaining and safeguarding water resources in a changing climate.
Year_Completed | 1969 |
Dam_Height | 14 |
River_Or_Stream | CEDAR CREEK |
Dam_Length | 830 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 16 |
Hydraulic_Height | 9 |
Nid_Storage | 163 |
Structural_Height | 14 |
Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 14 |