Cedar Draw
Cedar Draw is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cedar Draw
The primary purpose of Cedar Draw is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Triple Diamond Land & Cattle, Llc (private). It impounds the Cedar Draw near County Road.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 215 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/11/2021.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | County Road |
| River/Stream | Cedar Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.93180, -106.80360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 215 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,056 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TRIPLE DIAMOND LAND & CATTLE, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02309 |
| Federal ID | WY02309 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |