Thomas
Thomas is an earth dam located in Park County, Wyoming, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Thomas
The primary purpose of Thomas is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by 91 Ranch (private). It impounds the N Rawhide Creek near Meeteetse.
The dam stands 56 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,104 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/13/2023.
At 56 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Park |
| Nearest City | Meeteetse |
| River/Stream | N Rawhide Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.22000, -109.19028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 864 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | 91 RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01159 |
| Federal ID | WY01159 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |