Corpening
Corpening is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Corpening
The primary purpose of Corpening is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Brush Creek Ranch - Ron Hawkins (private). It impounds the North Brush Creek near Saratoga.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 176 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 08/19/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Saratoga |
| River/Stream | North Brush Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.39780, -106.36680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BRUSH CREEK RANCH - RON HAWKINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/19/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00340 |
| Federal ID | WY00340 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |