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YESNESS

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Soil Dam Eastdale Draw
April 20, 2025


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Yesness is a water resource infrastructure located in Natrona, Wyoming, specifically in the city of Casper. This local government-owned structure serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with purposes including Fire Protection, Stock, and Small Fish Pond. Built in 1944, Yesness is an Earth-type dam with a height of 26 feet and a hydraulic height of 21 feet, providing a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet.

Managed by the Wyoming State Regulatory Agency, Yesness has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in fair condition as of the last assessment in April 2021. The dam has a spillway width of 100 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type. Despite being located on the Eastdale Draw river, the drainage area associated with Yesness is reported as zero, indicating its relatively smaller scale in comparison to other water resource structures in the region. The site is subject to regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its continued safety and functionality.

In conclusion, Yesness serves as an important component of the local water management infrastructure in Natrona County, Wyoming. With its primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife habitats, as well as providing fire protection and stock water, this dam plays a crucial role in the region's ecosystem and agricultural activities. Despite its moderate risk assessment, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts help ensure the continued safety and effectiveness of Yesness for both the environment and the community it serves.

Year_Completed 1944
Dam_Height 26
River_Or_Stream EASTDALE DRAW
Dam_Length 400
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 4
Hydraulic_Height 21
Nid_Storage 53
Structural_Height 26
Outlet_Gates Valve - 1
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 26
       

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