Gunst
Gunst is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1926. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Gunst
The primary purpose of Gunst is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Romois Ranch, Inc. (private). It impounds the Beaver Creek near Unnamed Ranch.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 2,015 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 57 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 593 acre-feet. Completed in 1926, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 06/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Unnamed Ranch |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.17290, -106.66450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,015 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 593 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 593 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROMOIS RANCH, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00296 |
| Federal ID | WY00296 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |