Beery
Beery is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1911. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Beery
The primary purpose of Beery is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Carlin Ranch (e.w. Harding) (private). It impounds the Berry Springs near See Remarks.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 159 acre-feet. Completed in 1911, 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 06/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | See Remarks |
| River/Stream | Berry Springs |
| Coordinates | 41.90400, -106.04280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CARLIN RANCH (E.W. HARDING) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00355 |
| Federal ID | WY00355 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |