Piedmont
Piedmont is an earth dam located in Uinta County, Wyoming, built in 1902. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Piedmont
The primary purpose of Piedmont is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Guild Family Trust (private). It impounds the Big Muddy Ck near Carter.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 549 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 840 acre-feet. Completed in 1902, the structure is over a century 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 05/14/2024.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Uinta |
| Nearest City | Carter |
| River/Stream | Big Muddy Ck |
| Coordinates | 41.18278, -110.64639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 549 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 630 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GUILD FAMILY TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01259 |
| Federal ID | WY01259 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |