Keystone
Keystone is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1921. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Keystone
The primary purpose of Keystone is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Condict Ranch, Llc (private). It impounds the South Brush Creek near Saratoga.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 343 acre-feet. Completed in 1921, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Saratoga |
| River/Stream | South Brush Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.34333, -106.35944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1921 (105 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 343 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 343 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CONDICT RANCH, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00349 |
| Federal ID | WY00349 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |