Coal Bank
Coal Bank is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Coal Bank
The primary purpose of Coal Bank is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dunmire Ranch Co. (max Kroeger) (private). It impounds the Coal Bank Creek near Como Bluffs Fish Hachery.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 620 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 08/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Como Bluffs Fish Hachery |
| River/Stream | Coal Bank Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.67440, -105.97580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DUNMIRE RANCH CO. (MAX KROEGER) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00334 |
| Federal ID | WY00334 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |