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Snowflake is an earth dam located in Johnson, Wyoming, with a primary purpose of irrigation. Constructed in 2006, this private-owned structure stands at 40 feet tall and stretches 575 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, it serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond in addition to irrigation.
Situated on the Jasper Draw river, Snowflake has a low hazard potential and is classified as having a fair condition assessment as of August 2018. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet and an outlet gate with a single valve. Despite being privately owned, the state of Wyoming regulates, inspects, and enforces compliance with regards to Snowflake, ensuring its safety and functionality for the surrounding area.
With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Snowflake has not had an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated recently. The dam undergoes inspections every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in August 2018. Its location on County Road in Johnson, Wyoming, makes Snowflake a crucial water resource for irrigation and other related activities, contributing to the water management efforts in the region.
Year_Completed | 2006 |
Dam_Height | 35 |
River_Or_Stream | JASPER DRAW |
Dam_Length | 575 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 2.73 |
Hydraulic_Height | 30 |
Drainage_Area | 0.07 |
Nid_Storage | 45 |
Structural_Height | 40 |
Outlet_Gates | Valve - 1 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Rock, Soil |
Nid_Height | 40 |
PRAIRIE DOG CREEK NEAR ACME | 19cfs |
POWDER RIVER AT SUSSEX | 144cfs |
TONGUE RIVER AT STATE LINE NR DECKER MT | 252cfs |
POWDER RIVER AT MOORHEAD MT | 381cfs |
DONKEY CREEK NEAR GILLETTE | 0cfs |
STONEPILE CREEK AT MOUTH | 3cfs |
CLEAR CREEK NEAR ARVADA | 256cfs |