Leonard Degering
Leonard Degering is an earth dam located in Niobrara County, Wyoming, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Leonard Degering
The primary purpose of Leonard Degering is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Coyote Creek Cattle Llc (private). It impounds the Degering Draw, Old Woman Creek near Hwy 85.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 47 acres, and has a storage capacity of 303 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 05/01/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Niobrara |
| Nearest City | Hwy 85 |
| River/Stream | Degering Draw, Old Woman Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.08500, -104.31222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | COYOTE CREEK CATTLE LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01738 |
| Federal ID | WY01738 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |