Enl. Eddie dam
Enl. Eddie
Enl. Eddie, located in Sheridan, Wyoming, is a privately owned earth dam designed by HUGH LOWHAM and completed in 1953 for flood risk reduction along the Rye Draw river. With a dam height of 30 feet and a hydraulic height of 21 feet, this structure serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction. The dam has a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3 acres, with a drainage area of 0.14 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Enl. Eddie is regulated by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office (SEO) with state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and one uncontrolled outlet gate. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level, the dam has not undergone recent risk management measures or updates to its emergency action plan. Liz Cheney (R) represents the area in the US Congress, but the dam is not under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Enl. Eddie an interesting case study in dam infrastructure, highlighting the importance of private ownership in maintaining flood risk reduction structures. The dam's historical significance, combined with its multiple purposes and state-regulated status, offer a unique perspective on water management in the region. With its moderate risk level and fair condition, there may be opportunities for further assessment and potential improvements to ensure the long-term safety and effectiveness of Enl. Eddie in mitigating flood risks along the Rye Draw river.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Enl. Eddie -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Dog Creek Near Acme | 19 cfs | → |
| Tongue River At State Line Nr Decker Mt | 403 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Acme | 123 cfs | → |
| Tongue River At Monarch | 383 cfs | → |
| Tongue River At Tongue R Dam Nr Decker Mt | 268 cfs | → |
| Tongue River Near Dayton | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Enl. Eddie.
Campgrounds
- Sheridan Koa
- Tongue River Reservoir State Park
- Washington Park - Sheridan
- Connor Battlefield State Park
- Tongue River Camp - Amsden Creek Wma
- Tongue Canyon Campground
Fishing spots
- Sheridan Fairgrounds Pond
- Lake Desmet
- Tongue River Fishing Site
- Tongue River Fishing East
- Tongue River Fishing West
- Healy Lake
Paddle runs
- Bridge At Tongue River Canyon To Burgess Picnic Grounds
- Sf Tongue- Johnson Creek To Confluence With Nf Tongue
- Nf Tongue From Burgess Picnic Ground To Pole Creek
- Dry Fork River From Its Confluence With Lake Creek To Confluence With Little Big Horn
- Wagon Box Creek To Dry Fork Trail
- White Creek
Track Enl. Eddie in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Enl. Eddie
Where does the data for Enl. Eddie come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Enl. Eddie.