Barker-Hutton State 13-7-56-83 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hutton 4-24-5684 Windy Draw
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Barker-Hutton State 13-7-56-83, located in Sheridan, Wyoming, is a private earth dam completed in 2009 for irrigation purposes along Prairie Dog Creek.
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Summary
Designed by Dale Hoffman, this dam stands at a height of 17 feet with a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a length of 350 feet. With a capacity of 133 acre-feet, it serves as a vital structure for debris control and irrigation in the area.
The dam is regulated and inspected by the State of Wyoming, ensuring its safe operation and maintenance. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Barker-Hutton State 13-7-56-83 poses a moderate risk level. Equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, covering a surface area of 13.95 acres and serving a drainage area of 0.04 square miles.
Despite its moderate risk assessment, Barker-Hutton State 13-7-56-83 remains an essential infrastructure for water management in Sheridan, Wyoming. With proper regulatory oversight and maintenance, this earth dam continues to support the local irrigation needs along Prairie Dog Creek while safeguarding against potential hazards and ensuring sustainable water resource management for the community.
Year Completed |
2009 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
PRARIE DOG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13.95 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
0.04 |
Nid Storage |
133 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Goose Creek Near Acme
|
123cfs |
Tongue River At Monarch
|
383cfs |
Prairie Dog Creek Near Acme
|
19cfs |
Tongue River At State Line Nr Decker Mt
|
173cfs |
Tongue River Near Dayton
|
48cfs |
Piney Creek At Kearny
|
113cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Barker-Hutton State 13-7-56-83