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Battle Axe, also known as Days, is a private earth dam located in Thermopolis, Wyoming, on Bridger Creek. Built in 1916 for irrigation purposes, this dam stands at a height of 17 feet with a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a length of 1606 feet. It has a storage capacity of 131 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres, serving the surrounding agricultural community.
Managed by a private owner, Battle Axe has been regulated and inspected by the State of Wyoming, ensuring its safety and compliance with state guidelines. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in Fremont County. Despite its age, Battle Axe continues to provide vital irrigation water to the region, contributing to the sustainable development of the local agriculture sector.
With Liz Cheney representing Congressional District 00, Wyoming, Battle Axe remains a key infrastructure for water resource management in the area. Its risk assessment shows a moderate risk level, prompting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued functionality and safety for the community it serves. As a significant piece of Wyoming's water infrastructure, Battle Axe underscores the importance of dam safety and climate-resilient water resource management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year_Completed | 1916 |
Dam_Height | 17 |
River_Or_Stream | BRIDGER CREEK |
Dam_Length | 1606 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 10 |
Hydraulic_Height | 12 |
Nid_Storage | 131 |
Structural_Height | 17 |
Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 17 |
BIGHORN R AT WORLAND WYO | 4350cfs |
BIGHORN RIVER AT BASIN | 1530cfs |
FIVEMILE CREEK NEAR SHOSHONI | 161cfs |
NORTH FORK POWDER RIVER NEAR HAZELTON | 3cfs |
SOUTH PINEY CREEK AT WILLOW PARK | 0cfs |
MIDDLE FORK POWDER RIVER NEAR BARNUM | 53cfs |
WIND R BL BOYSEN RES WYO | 819cfs |