Enl. Spring
Enl. Spring is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 2005. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Enl. Spring
The primary purpose of Enl. Spring is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tripple Diamond Land & Cattle Llc (private). It impounds the Aragonite Draw near Unnamed Ranch.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/10/2023.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Unnamed Ranch |
| River/Stream | Aragonite Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.89778, -106.76083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,455 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TRIPPLE DIAMOND LAND & CATTLE LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02320 |
| Federal ID | WY02320 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |