Eshom
Eshom is an earth dam located in Platte County, Wyoming, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Eshom
The primary purpose of Eshom is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Fred H. & Mary M. Mcguire (private). It impounds the Cooney Creek near Torrington.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,192 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 253 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/17/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Platte |
| Nearest City | Torrington |
| River/Stream | Cooney Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.97833, -105.17167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,192 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 253 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 253 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FRED H. & MARY M. MCGUIRE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00153 |
| Federal ID | WY00153 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |