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Bischoff is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Big Horn, Wyoming, along Willow Creek. Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 56 feet with a hydraulic height of 51 feet and a length of 680 feet. It serves multiple purposes including irrigation, fire protection, stock water, and small fish pond support. With a normal storage capacity of 101 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 126 acre-feet, Bischoff provides crucial water resources for the surrounding area.
Although Bischoff has a low hazard potential, its condition assessment is marked as poor, with the last inspection in 2017 revealing the need for potential improvements. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 2 feet, and it is regulated by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office. Despite its moderate risk level, Bischoff plays a vital role in water management and agriculture in the region. With its proximity to the Omaha District and congressional representation by Liz Cheney, Bischoff stands as a key infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and support for sustainable water management practices in Wyoming.
Year_Completed | 1977 |
Dam_Height | 56 |
River_Or_Stream | WILLOW CREEK OFFSTREAM |
Dam_Length | 680 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 5 |
Hydraulic_Height | 51 |
Drainage_Area | 0.1 |
Nid_Storage | 126 |
Structural_Height | 56 |
Outlet_Gates | Valve - 2 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 56 |
BIGHORN RIVER AT KANE | 1380cfs |
BIGHORN R AT WORLAND WYO | 4350cfs |
COTTONWOOD C AT HIGH ISLAND RNCH NR HAMILTON DOME | 1cfs |
SHELL CREEK ABOVE SHELL CREEK RESERVOIR | 13cfs |
SHOSHONE RIVER NEAR LOVELL | 913cfs |
BIGHORN RIVER NEAR ST. XAVIER | 1990cfs |
WEST PASS CREEK NEAR PARKMAN | 10cfs |