State
State is an earth dam located in Weston County, Wyoming, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About State
The primary purpose of State is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Preston Perino (private). It impounds the Shostak Draw near Edgemont, Sd.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 390 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 05/01/2025.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Weston |
| Nearest City | Edgemont, Sd |
| River/Stream | Shostak Draw |
| Coordinates | 43.78240, -104.35420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | PRESTON PERINO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00727 |
| Federal ID | WY00727 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |