Wesley
Wesley is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 1915. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wesley
The primary purpose of Wesley is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Randy P. Bomar (private). It impounds the South Fk Early Creek near Monarch.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 468 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Completed in 1915, 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 09/17/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Monarch |
| River/Stream | South Fk Early Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.93970, -107.15840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 468 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RANDY P. BOMAR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00668 |
| Federal ID | WY00668 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |