Currant is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Dayton, Wyoming, along the Current Draw tributary of the Tongue River.
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Built in 1987, this earth dam stands at 29 feet high with a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition and is inspected every five years to ensure its safety.
The dam features a slide gate outlet and an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 28 feet. While the dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, it also contributes to water resource management in the area. The surrounding area has a moderate risk assessment level of 3, indicating a need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures in the future.
With its strategic location and vital role in water distribution, Currant dam serves as a significant infrastructure for the local community and the broader water resource management efforts in Wyoming. Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate issues can appreciate the complex interplay between infrastructure, regulation, and risk assessment that come into play with structures like Currant dam.
Year Completed |
1987 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
CURRENT DRAW, TRIB TOUNGE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
57 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
Tongue River Near Dayton
|
48cfs |
East Pass Creek Near Dayton
|
12cfs |
West Pass Creek Near Parkman
|
10cfs |
Tongue River At Monarch
|
383cfs |
Goose Creek Near Acme
|
123cfs |
Little Bighorn River At State Line Nr Wyola Mt
|
84cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Tongue River Camp - Amsden Creek WMA
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Tongue Canyon Campground
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Connor Battlefield State Park
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Sibley Lake Campground
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Sibley Lake
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Arrowhead Lodge
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