Enlargement of The Shallow

LITTLE PINE RIDGE CREEK· Crook, Wyoming· Built 2008· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Enlargement of The Shallow is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 7.6% in WY)
Dam Length1,777 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage183 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,350 cfs
Year Completed2008 (18 years old)
NID IDWY02508

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: June 28, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

SY RANCH (ROBERT HADLEY)

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Enlargement of The Shallow?

Enlargement of The Shallow 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 Enlargement of The Shallow?

Enlargement of The Shallow is owned by SY RANCH (ROBERT HADLEY) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Enlargement of The Shallow built?

Enlargement of The Shallow was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Enlargement of The Shallow?

Enlargement of The Shallow serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Enlargement of The Shallow?

Enlargement of The Shallow has a dam height of 13 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 Enlargement of The Shallow last inspected?

Enlargement of The Shallow was last inspected on June 28, 2023. 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.