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WASATCH - FIRST ENLARGEMENT

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Soil Dam Little Dry Creek
April 26, 2025


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Located in Sweetwater, Wyoming, the Wasatch - First Enlargement dam, also known as Beckstead or Ringdahl, is a private structure primarily used for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1938, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a storage capacity of 210 acre-feet. The dam stretches 661 feet in length and is situated on Little Dry Creek, with a spillway width of 20 feet.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with the last inspection conducted in October 2017. The inspection frequency is set at 5 years, indicating a need for regular monitoring and maintenance. The risk assessment for this structure is deemed moderate, highlighting the importance of implementing risk management measures to ensure its continued safety and functionality for the surrounding community and agricultural activities.

Year_Completed 1938
Dam_Height 31
River_Or_Stream LITTLE DRY CREEK
Dam_Length 661
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 16
Hydraulic_Height 26
Nid_Storage 210
Structural_Height 31
Outlet_Gates Valve - 1
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 31
       

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