Daly
Daly is an earth dam located in Natrona County, Wyoming, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Daly
The primary purpose of Daly is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kevin Lund (private). It impounds the Middle Fork Casper Creek near Casper.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 63 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 684 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, 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 09/20/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Natrona |
| Nearest City | Casper |
| River/Stream | Middle Fork Casper Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.01470, -106.50430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 684 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 684 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 259 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KEVIN LUND |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00218 |
| Federal ID | WY00218 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |