Russell Storage
Russell Storage is an earth dam located in Weston County, Wyoming, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Russell Storage
The primary purpose of Russell Storage is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Joe Wheeler Arledge Iii Llc (private). It impounds the Cedar Nob Creek near Hulett.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 776 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 71 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 955 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 05/26/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Weston |
| Nearest City | Hulett |
| River/Stream | Cedar Nob Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.15760, -104.47500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 776 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 955 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 955 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 523 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 71 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOE WHEELER ARLEDGE III LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01042 |
| Federal ID | WY01042 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |