Cedar Storage
Cedar Storage is an earth dam located in Weston County, Wyoming, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Cedar Storage
The primary purpose of Cedar 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 Gulch near Hulett.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 545 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 418 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 Gulch |
| Coordinates | 44.16170, -104.48150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 545 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 418 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 418 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 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 | WY01043 |
| Federal ID | WY01043 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |