Utter
Utter is an earth dam located in Platte County, Wyoming, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Utter
The primary purpose of Utter is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Steve Lucas (private). It impounds the Grays Run near Torrington.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 131 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 04/17/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Platte |
| Nearest City | Torrington |
| River/Stream | Grays Run |
| Coordinates | 42.07222, -105.06889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | STEVE LUCAS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00089 |
| Federal ID | WY00089 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |