Ethel #3
Ethel #3 is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ethel #3
The primary purpose of Ethel #3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ggm, Llc (private). It impounds the Middle Fork Carney Draw near Local Road.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2008, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Local Road |
| River/Stream | Middle Fork Carney Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.57611, -106.12528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,444 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GGM, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02441 |
| Federal ID | WY02441 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |