Snyder
Snyder is an earth dam located in Park County, Wyoming, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Snyder
The primary purpose of Snyder is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Greybull Valley Irrigation District (private). It impounds the Unnamed Gulch near Co. Road.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 920 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/20/2020.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Park |
| Nearest City | Co. Road |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Gulch |
| Coordinates | 44.32620, -108.66410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 78 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GREYBULL VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02236 |
| Federal ID | WY02236 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |