Low
Low is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Low
The primary purpose of Low is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kelley Cattle Company, Llc (private). It impounds the Low Creek (little Jack Creek) near Fort Fred Steele.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 272 acre-feet. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/13/2020.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Fort Fred Steele |
| River/Stream | Low Creek (little Jack Creek) |
| Coordinates | 41.40130, -107.12930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,332 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KELLEY CATTLE COMPANY, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00399 |
| Federal ID | WY00399 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |