Wildcat No. 3
Wildcat No. 3 is an earth dam located in Niobrara County, Wyoming, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wildcat No. 3
The primary purpose of Wildcat No. 3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Werner Ranches Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the South Fork Wildcat Draw near Edgemont, Sd.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 472 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 176 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, 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 06/11/2024.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Niobrara |
| Nearest City | Edgemont, Sd |
| River/Stream | South Fork Wildcat Draw |
| Coordinates | 43.12528, -104.62694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 472 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WERNER RANCHES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00740 |
| Federal ID | WY00740 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |