Dogie No. 3

DOGIE CREEK· Niobrara, Wyoming· Built 1952· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Dogie No. 3 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 26.6% in WY)
Dam Length625 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage342 acre-ft
Normal Storage154 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)
Year Modified2017
NID IDWY00731

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 29, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

CLYDE J. PETERSON REV. TRUST

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dogie No. 3?

Dogie No. 3 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dogie No. 3?

Dogie No. 3 is owned by CLYDE J. PETERSON REV. TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dogie No. 3 built?

Dogie No. 3 was completed in 1952, making it 74 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Dogie No. 3?

Dogie No. 3 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dogie No. 3?

Dogie No. 3 has a dam height of 21 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Dogie No. 3 last inspected?

Dogie No. 3 was last inspected on August 29, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.