Wiant Dam No. 1
Wiant Dam No. 1 is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wiant Dam No. 1
The primary purpose of Wiant Dam No. 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Condict Ranch, Llc (private). It impounds the South Brush Creek near Saratoga.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 185 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 383 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Saratoga |
| River/Stream | South Brush Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.36306, -106.34694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 383 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 383 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 296 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CONDICT RANCH, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00414 |
| Federal ID | WY00414 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |