Weir Pond
Weir Pond is a concrete dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Weir Pond
The primary purpose of Weir Pond is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dome Lake Reservoir Company (d. Roberts) (private). It impounds the West Fork Big Goose Creek near Beckton.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 131 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 08/13/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Beckton |
| River/Stream | West Fork Big Goose Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.59306, -107.29556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DOME LAKE RESERVOIR COMPANY (D. ROBERTS) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01955 |
| Federal ID | WY01955 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |