Agnes
Agnes is an earth dam located in Natrona County, Wyoming, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Agnes
The primary purpose of Agnes is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dean Keith (private). It impounds the Skeen Creek near Big Muddy Oil Field.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 865 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 08/18/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Natrona |
| Nearest City | Big Muddy Oil Field |
| River/Stream | Skeen Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.70440, -106.11060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 865 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DEAN KEITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00307 |
| Federal ID | WY00307 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |