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Skillet is a privately owned earth dam located in Johnson, Wyoming, with a primary purpose of irrigation. Constructed in 2006, this dam stands at a height of 55 feet and has a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet. It spans 430 feet in length and sits on Omelet Draw, a river/stream in the area. Skillet is regulated and inspected by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 40 feet, and it has a low hazard potential with a fair condition assessment. The last inspection was conducted in July 2017, with a frequency of every 5 years. Skillet boasts a moderate risk rating, indicating a moderate level of risk associated with the dam. With a maximum discharge of 721 cubic feet per second, Skillet serves as a vital water resource for irrigation, fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Skillet's design and functionality fascinating in the context of sustainable water management and environmental conservation efforts in Wyoming.
Year_Completed | 2006 |
Dam_Height | 33 |
River_Or_Stream | OMELET DRAW |
Dam_Length | 430 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 6.2 |
Hydraulic_Height | 28 |
Drainage_Area | 0.1 |
Nid_Storage | 99 |
Structural_Height | 55 |
Outlet_Gates | Valve - 1 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Rock, Soil |
Nid_Height | 55 |
DONKEY CREEK NEAR GILLETTE | 0cfs |
WILD HORSE CREEK NEAR ARVADA | 0cfs |
TONGUE RIVER AT STATE LINE NR DECKER MT | 224cfs |
STONEPILE CREEK AT MOUTH | 3cfs |
POWDER RIVER AT MOORHEAD MT | 332cfs |
CLEAR CREEK NEAR BUFFALO | 22cfs |
POWDER RIVER AT SUSSEX | 144cfs |