Byrne
Byrne is an earth dam located in Uinta County, Wyoming, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Byrne
The primary purpose of Byrne is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by J.r. Broadbent Grazing Association, Llc (private). It impounds the W Fork Big Muddy Ck near Carter.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1939, 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 05/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Uinta |
| Nearest City | Carter |
| River/Stream | W Fork Big Muddy Ck |
| Coordinates | 41.14890, -110.67530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | J.R. BROADBENT GRAZING ASSOCIATION, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01260 |
| Federal ID | WY01260 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |