Cavender is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1943. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 1,800 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Cavender
The primary purpose of Cavender is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dunmire Land & Livestock, LLC (private). It impounds the Dutton Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 141 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,147 acre-feet. Completed in 1943, 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 10/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| River/Stream | Dutton Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.64470, -105.86890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,147 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,147 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 539 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 141 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Dunmire Land & Livestock, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00426 |
| Federal ID | WY00426 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |