Irene
Irene is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Irene
The primary purpose of Irene is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bruce L. And Kathleen Bummer Trustees (private). It impounds the Dry Creek near Alcova.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 388 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 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 05/28/2020.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Alcova |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.30180, -106.72340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 388 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 388 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 251 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BRUCE L. AND KATHLEEN BUMMER TRUSTEES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00386 |
| Federal ID | WY00386 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |