Bar M No. 3
Bar M No. 3 is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bar M No. 3
The primary purpose of Bar M No. 3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bard Ranch Company (private). It impounds the North Fork Bar M Creek near Torrington.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/03/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Torrington |
| River/Stream | North Fork Bar M Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.24500, -105.66560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,677 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BARD RANCH COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00178 |
| Federal ID | WY00178 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |