Bauman #1
Bauman #1 is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bauman #1
Bauman #1 is a dam in Sheridan, Wyoming. The dam is owned by Ucross Land Company (private). It impounds the Bauman Draw near Unnamed Ranch.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 3,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 409 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 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 04/01/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Unnamed Ranch |
| River/Stream | Bauman Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.56910, -106.51610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 409 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 409 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 297 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 855 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | UCROSS LAND COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02417 |
| Federal ID | WY02417 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |