Enlargement Of The Shallow
Enlargement Of The Shallow is an earth dam located in Crook County, Wyoming, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Enlargement Of The Shallow
The primary purpose of Enlargement Of The Shallow is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Sy Ranch (robert Hadley) (private). It impounds the Little Pine Ridge Creek near I-90.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,777 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 183 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 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 06/28/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Crook |
| Nearest City | I-90 |
| River/Stream | Little Pine Ridge Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.26389, -104.63972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,777 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | SY RANCH (ROBERT HADLEY) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02508 |
| Federal ID | WY02508 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |