Bauman #1 dam
Bauman #1
Bauman #1, also known as the Ucross Wetland, is a privately owned dam located in Sheridan, Wyoming, specifically in the Bauman Draw area on an unnamed ranch. Designed by Duane Klamm and completed in 2000, this earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet with a hydraulic height of 7 feet and a structural height of 13 feet. It serves primarily for other purposes and has a storage capacity of 409 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 297 acre-feet.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in June 2017, Bauman #1 poses a moderate risk (level 3) according to the data. It has an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 100 feet and is equipped with one other controlled outlet gate. The dam has a drainage area of 0.49 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 855 cubic feet per second, making it a valuable water resource in the region. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its safety and functionality.
Overall, Bauman #1 plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the area, contributing to the ecological balance of the surrounding wetland. Its strategic location along the Bauman Draw stream underscores its significance in regulating water flow and preserving the natural landscape. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Bauman #1 are essential for sustainable water management practices in Wyoming.
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 Bauman #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Piney Creek At Kearny | 113 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek Near Buffalo | 70 cfs | → |
| Powder River At Arvada | 84 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek Near Buffalo | 116 cfs | → |
| Wild Horse Creek Near Arvada | 0 cfs | → |
| South Piney Creek At Willow Park | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bauman #1.
Campgrounds
- Washington Park - Sheridan
- Hunter Corral Campground
- Tie Hack
- Middle Fork
- Hettinger Group Campground
- Sheridan Koa
Fishing spots
- Healy Lake
- Lake Desmet
- Sheridan Fairgrounds Pond
- Tie Hack Reservoir
- Upper Paintrock Fishing Site
- Veterans Cove Fishing Site
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track Bauman #1 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 Bauman #1
Where does the data for Bauman #1 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 Bauman #1.