Cash's Home is a private Fish and Wildlife Pond located in Albany, Wyoming, along the North Fork Horse Creek.
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Built in 1976, this Earth dam stands at 26 feet high with a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a structural height of 29 feet. It serves the primary purposes of Fish and Wildlife Pond and Flood Risk Reduction, providing a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 7 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Cash's Home is in poor condition and last underwent inspection in August 2021. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, there is a need for risk management measures to be implemented. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a drainage area of 2.7 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 168 cubic feet per second. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Cash's Home an intriguing site for potential environmental impact studies and conservation efforts.
Dam Height |
26 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
2.7 |
Year Completed |
1976 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
94 |
Foundations |
Soil |
Surface Area |
7 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH FORK HORSE CREEK |
Dam Length |
455 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Height |
29 |
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