Seepage
Seepage is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1914. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Seepage
The primary purpose of Seepage is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wheatland Irrigation District (private). It impounds the Seepage Creek near See Remarks.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet. Completed in 1914, the structure is over a century 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 | Carbon |
| Nearest City | See Remarks |
| River/Stream | Seepage Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.57410, -106.11570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WHEATLAND IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00345 |
| Federal ID | WY00345 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |