West Antelope 58-80-27-05
West Antelope 58-80-27-05 is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 2006. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About West Antelope 58-80-27-05
The primary purpose of West Antelope 58-80-27-05 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Padlock Ranch Company, Inc (private). It impounds the Trib. Waddle Creek near Local Road.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 810 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 0 square miles. Completed in 2006, 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 06/20/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Local Road |
| River/Stream | Trib. Waddle Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.97220, -106.49950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PADLOCK RANCH COMPANY, INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02376 |
| Federal ID | WY02376 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |