Haines
Haines is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1912. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Haines
The primary purpose of Haines is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Karl Kerbs (private). It impounds the North Spring Creek Offstream near Saratoga.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 564 acre-feet. Completed in 1912, the structure is over a century 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 05/21/2020.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Saratoga |
| River/Stream | North Spring Creek Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.41160, -106.88170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 564 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 564 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 317 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KARL KERBS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00416 |
| Federal ID | WY00416 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |