Double Wide Dam
Double Wide
Double Wide, located in Sheridan, Wyoming, is a private earth dam completed in 2004 with a primary purpose of irrigation. Designed by H. Lowham, this dam on Krenzien Draw stands at 30 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 27 feet and a structural height of 32 feet. It has a storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 42 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.7 acres. The dam is equipped with a valve outlet gate and an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 25 feet.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Double Wide has a moderate risk level, as indicated by a risk assessment rating of 3. Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated and inspected by the state, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement all handled by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office (SEO) and Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The dam's last inspection was conducted in May 2019, with an inspection frequency of 5 years.
Double Wide serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond in addition to irrigation. It is a vital infrastructure contributing to the water resource management in the area, providing essential water supply for agricultural activities and serving as a reservoir for various needs. As an important part of the water infrastructure in Sheridan County, Double Wide represents a significant investment in the sustainability and management of water resources in the region.
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 Double Wide -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Dog Creek Near Acme | 19 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Acme | 123 cfs | → |
| Tongue River At State Line Nr Decker Mt | 85 cfs | → |
| Tongue River At Monarch | 383 cfs | → |
| Tongue River At Tongue R Dam Nr Decker Mt | 389 cfs | → |
| Tongue River Near Dayton | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Double Wide.
Boat launches
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Fishing spots
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River runs
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About Double Wide
Where does the data for Double Wide 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 below 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.
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.