Finley
Finley is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Finley
The primary purpose of Finley is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Bar R Cattle, Llc (private). It impounds the Spring Creek Gulch near Saratoga.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 246 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 310 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 09/27/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Saratoga |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek Gulch |
| Coordinates | 41.43840, -106.68840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 246 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 276 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BAR R CATTLE, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00352 |
| Federal ID | WY00352 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |