Burns M. G.
Burns M. G. is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1903. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Burns M. G.
The primary purpose of Burns M. G. is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by State Of Wyoming Board Of Land Commission (private). It impounds the Duck Creek, Trib Laramie River near Torrington.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 225 acre-feet. Completed in 1903, the structure is over a century old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Torrington |
| River/Stream | Duck Creek, Trib Laramie River |
| Coordinates | 42.00083, -105.55972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | STATE OF WYOMING BOARD OF LAND COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00024 |
| Federal ID | WY00024 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |