Buckaroo Freshwater Cell
Buckaroo Freshwater Cell is an earth dam located in Laramie County, Wyoming, built in 2018. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Buckaroo Freshwater Cell
The primary purpose of Buckaroo Freshwater Cell is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Samson Exploration, Llc (private). It impounds the Childs Draw near Hillsdale.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet. Completed in 2018, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/24/2020.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Laramie |
| Nearest City | Hillsdale |
| River/Stream | Childs Draw |
| Coordinates | 41.23970, -104.77267 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 2018 (8 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 8 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SAMSON EXPLORATION, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02595 |
| Federal ID | WY02595 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |