Warriner No. 1
Warriner No. 1 is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 1923. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Warriner No. 1
The primary purpose of Warriner No. 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Soldier Creek Acquisition I, Llc (private). It impounds the Hammel Draw near Sheridan.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet. Completed in 1923, the structure is over a century 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 08/28/2017.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Sheridan |
| River/Stream | Hammel Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.81430, -107.11500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SOLDIER CREEK ACQUISITION I, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01949 |
| Federal ID | WY01949 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |