Padlock Wastewater Recovery is a significant private water resource infrastructure located in Sheridan, Wyoming.
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Designed by William A. Mentock and completed in 1985, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. With a normal storage capacity of 52 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres, Padlock Wastewater Recovery plays a crucial role in providing water for fire protection, livestock, and small fish ponds in the area.
Managed by the Wyoming State Regulatory Agency, Padlock Wastewater Recovery has been deemed to have a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment during the last inspection in October 2018. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and an outlet gate with a single valve. Despite being categorized as having a moderate risk level, the infrastructure meets guidelines and is subject to regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety for the surrounding community.
Situated along the Stoops Draw river, Padlock Wastewater Recovery stands as a testament to the importance of efficient water management and conservation efforts in mitigating the impacts of climate change on water resources. As a crucial piece of infrastructure in the region, its operation and maintenance are essential to ensuring a sustainable water supply for irrigation and other vital purposes in the area.
Year Completed |
1985 |
Dam Length |
540 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
STOOPS DRAW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Nid Storage |
52 |
Structural Height |
47 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
47 |
Tongue River Near Dayton
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48cfs |
East Pass Creek Near Dayton
|
12cfs |
Tongue River At Monarch
|
383cfs |
West Pass Creek Near Parkman
|
10cfs |
Goose Creek Near Acme
|
123cfs |
Little Bighorn River At State Line Nr Wyola Mt
|
84cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Connor Battlefield State Park
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Tongue River Camp - Amsden Creek WMA
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Tongue Canyon Campground
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