Verona
Verona is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 1908. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Verona
The primary purpose of Verona is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Golden Willow Ranch Inc. C/o Paul & Catherine Kukowski (private). It impounds the Beaver Creek near Birney, Mt.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 452 acre-feet. Completed in 1908, 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 06/23/2021.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Birney, Mt |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.72390, -106.66370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 452 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 452 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 323 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | GOLDEN WILLOW RANCH INC. C/O PAUL & CATHERINE KUKOWSKI |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00703 |
| Federal ID | WY00703 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |