Boon
Boon is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Wyoming, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Boon
The primary purpose of Boon is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Floyd Land & Livestock (private). It impounds the Daniel Draw near Echeta Road.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 1,092 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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 06/04/2019.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | Echeta Road |
| River/Stream | Daniel Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.49133, -105.89853 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,092 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,163 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FLOYD LAND & LIVESTOCK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02308 |
| Federal ID | WY02308 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |