Bosler
Bosler is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bosler
The primary purpose of Bosler 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 Wheatland Irrigation District (private). It impounds the Bosler Slough Offstream near Mcfadden.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 512 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 266 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,819 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/07/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Mcfadden |
| River/Stream | Bosler Slough Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.61490, -106.09430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 512 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,819 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,819 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,818 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 266 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | WHEATLAND IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00333 |
| Federal ID | WY00333 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |