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Soil Dam Current Draw, Trib Tounge River
April 14, 2025


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Currant is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Dayton, Wyoming, along the Current Draw tributary of the Tongue River. 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_Height 29
River_Or_Stream CURRENT DRAW, TRIB TOUNGE RIVER
Dam_Length 300
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
       

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