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A & M is a federal-owned Earth dam located in Sweetwater, Wyoming, specifically in the A & M Draw area. Completed in 1978, this dam serves the primary purpose of a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with a storage capacity of 126 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres. The dam stands at a height of 31 feet, with a spillway width of 20 feet and a maximum discharge of 693 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, A & M has a low hazard potential and is currently rated in fair condition. The dam is equipped with outlet gates and is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in June 2020. The surrounding area is at moderate risk of inundation, with regulatory oversight by the State of Wyoming and enforcement by the State Enforcement Office.
Overall, A & M provides essential support for fish and wildlife conservation efforts in the region while ensuring minimal risk to surrounding communities. This dam stands as a testament to responsible water resource management and serves as a vital component of the local ecosystem in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
Year_Completed | 1978 |
Dam_Height | 31 |
River_Or_Stream | A & M DRAW |
Dam_Length | 344 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 6 |
Hydraulic_Height | 23 |
Drainage_Area | 1 |
Nid_Storage | 126 |
Structural_Height | 31 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Rock, Soil |
Nid_Height | 31 |
WIND RIVER AB BOYSEN RESERVOIR | 529cfs |
FIVEMILE CREEK NEAR SHOSHONI | 139cfs |
LITTLE SNAKE RIVER NEAR DIXON | 689cfs |
WIND RIVER AT RIVERTON | 67cfs |
MUDDY CREEK BELOW YOUNG DRAW | 2cfs |
N PLATTE RIV AB SEMINOE RESERVOIR | 1400cfs |
LITTLE WIND RIVER NEAR RIVERTON | 433cfs |