Pinto
Pinto is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pinto
The primary purpose of Pinto is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by M J Ranches, Inc. C/o Donald Robbins (private). It impounds the Pinto Creek near Torrington.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 124 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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 08/31/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Torrington |
| River/Stream | Pinto Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.09730, -105.66280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 570 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | M J RANCHES, INC. C/O DONALD ROBBINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00167 |
| Federal ID | WY00167 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |