Enl. Ellie is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Wyoming, built in 2007. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 1,000 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Enl. Ellie
The primary purpose of Enl. Ellie is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kerrie & Stephanie Hayden (private). It impounds the Blister Draw near Ranch in Sec 23.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 171 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2007, 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 08/10/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | Ranch in Sec 23 |
| River/Stream | Blister Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.30361, -105.90111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,650 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Kerrie & Stephanie Hayden |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02427 |
| Federal ID | WY02427 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |