Beavers
Beavers is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1918. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Beavers
The primary purpose of Beavers is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sam D. Morgan (private). It impounds the Tin Can Draw near Savery.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 151 acre-feet. Completed in 1918, 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 06/11/2025.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Savery |
| River/Stream | Tin Can Draw |
| Coordinates | 41.17590, -107.46540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SAM D. MORGAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00404 |
| Federal ID | WY00404 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |