Painter
Painter is an earth dam located in Uinta County, Wyoming, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Painter
The primary purpose of Painter is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Faddis & Co. C/o Scott K. Faddis (private). It impounds the Pleasant Valley Creek near Woodruff, Ut.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 582 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 265 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Uinta |
| Nearest City | Woodruff, Ut |
| River/Stream | Pleasant Valley Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.31730, -110.89030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 582 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 803 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FADDIS & CO. C/O SCOTT K. FADDIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01213 |
| Federal ID | WY01213 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |