Reed
Reed is an earth dam located in Uinta County, Wyoming, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Reed
The primary purpose of Reed is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Freightliner Of Utah Real Estate Holdings (private). It impounds the Sage Creek near Granger.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 3,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 104 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,538 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/24/2021.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Uinta |
| Nearest City | Granger |
| River/Stream | Sage Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.15480, -110.22540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,538 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,538 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,077 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 104 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FREIGHTLINER OF UTAH REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01207 |
| Federal ID | WY01207 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |