Menardi & White

SOUTH PINEY CREEK· Sheridan, Wyoming· Built 1951· Earth· 37 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Menardi & White is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 83.1% in WY)
Dam Length855 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage281 acre-ft
Normal Storage230 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1951 (75 years old)
NID IDWY00648

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: September 9, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

ANDREW G. COPE & SUNTRUST BANK TRUSTEES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Menardi & White?

Menardi & White 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 Menardi & White?

Menardi & White is owned by ANDREW G. COPE & SUNTRUST BANK TRUSTEES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Menardi & White built?

Menardi & White was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Menardi & White?

Menardi & White serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Menardi & White?

Menardi & White has a dam height of 37 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 Menardi & White last inspected?

Menardi & White was last inspected on September 9, 2021. 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.