Huntington
Huntington is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 1906. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Huntington
The primary purpose of Huntington is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sunlight Ranch Company (private). It impounds the Dry Twin Creek near Wyola, Mt.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet. Completed in 1906, 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 05/09/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Wyola, Mt |
| River/Stream | Dry Twin Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.93722, -107.35222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SUNLIGHT RANCH COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00656 |
| Federal ID | WY00656 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |