Dodd
Dodd 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 Dodd
The primary purpose of Dodd is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hardesty Land & Livestock, Llc (private). It impounds the Wagner Prong near Decker, Mt.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 552 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 194 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 06/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Decker, Mt |
| River/Stream | Wagner Prong |
| Coordinates | 44.75630, -106.69340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 552 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HARDESTY LAND & LIVESTOCK, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00665 |
| Federal ID | WY00665 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |