Houston
Houston is an earth dam located in Crook County, Wyoming, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Houston
The primary purpose of Houston is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Harold Taylor Family Trust (private). It impounds the Houston Creek near I-90.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/28/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Crook |
| Nearest City | I-90 |
| River/Stream | Houston Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.40000, -104.58320 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HAROLD TAYLOR FAMILY TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01515 |
| Federal ID | WY01515 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |