Valarie Irrigation
Valarie Irrigation is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Wyoming, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Valarie Irrigation
The primary purpose of Valarie Irrigation is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ryan Land And Livestock (private). It impounds the Valerie Draw near Powderville Mt.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 925 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 207 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 05/22/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | Powderville Mt |
| River/Stream | Valerie Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.82361, -105.26861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 925 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RYAN LAND AND LIVESTOCK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00999 |
| Federal ID | WY00999 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |