Currant
Currant is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Currant
The primary purpose of Currant is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lomax Land & Livestock Co., Inc. (private). It impounds the Current Draw, Trib Tounge River near Dayton.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 09/20/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Dayton |
| River/Stream | Current Draw, Trib Tounge River |
| Coordinates | 44.88800, -107.31340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LOMAX LAND & LIVESTOCK CO., INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01607 |
| Federal ID | WY01607 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |