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EISELE-RICE

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Soil Dam Cruse Creek
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Eisele-Rice is a privately owned dam located in Sheridan, Wyoming, along Cruse Creek. Built in 1968, this earthen dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 255 feet, Eisele-Rice has a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres.

The dam is regulated by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office (SEO) and undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment in August 2017 rating its condition as fair with low hazard potential. The spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 80 feet, and the dam is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 0 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment for Eisele-Rice is moderate, there are currently no detailed risk management measures in place.

Overall, Eisele-Rice plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, providing essential services for fire protection, livestock, and wildlife. With its strategic location and design features, the dam ensures the sustainable use of water from Cruse Creek while also minimizing potential risks to downstream communities and ecosystems.

Year_Completed 1968
Dam_Height 25
River_Or_Stream CRUSE CREEK
Dam_Length 255
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 4
Hydraulic_Height 20
Nid_Storage 53
Structural_Height 25
Outlet_Gates Uncontrolled - 0
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 25
       

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