Paul No. 3
Paul No. 3 is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Paul No. 3
The primary purpose of Paul No. 3 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Warren W. & Deborah M. Adams (private). It impounds the Wild Cat Creek near Decker, Mt.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/30/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Decker, Mt |
| River/Stream | Wild Cat Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.77840, -106.83780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WARREN W. & DEBORAH M. ADAMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00707 |
| Federal ID | WY00707 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |