Mowry
Mowry is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Wyoming, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mowry
The primary purpose of Mowry is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Love Land & Cattle Company (private). It impounds the Mowry Creek near Buffalo.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 08/24/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Buffalo |
| River/Stream | Mowry Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.43970, -106.84900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LOVE LAND & CATTLE COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00699 |
| Federal ID | WY00699 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |