Widener

APPLE RUN· Sheridan, Wyoming· Built 1997· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Widener is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 39.5% in WY)
Dam Length472 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDWY02346

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: April 2, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

P.A.B. WIDENER JR & LUCY N. WIDENER, TRUSTEES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Widener?

Widener 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 Widener?

Widener is owned by P.A.B. WIDENER JR & LUCY N. WIDENER, TRUSTEES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Widener built?

Widener was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Widener?

Widener serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 Widener?

Widener has a dam height of 25 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 Widener last inspected?

Widener was last inspected on April 2, 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.