Weston
Weston is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 1913. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Weston
The primary purpose of Weston is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Park Reservoir Company (mike Connell) (private). It impounds the Babione Creek near Beckton.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a storage capacity of 370 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1913, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 09/08/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Beckton |
| River/Stream | Babione Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.56861, -107.26833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 640 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PARK RESERVOIR COMPANY (MIKE CONNELL) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00641 |
| Federal ID | WY00641 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |