Perkins
Perkins is an earth dam located in Big Horn County, Wyoming, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Perkins
The primary purpose of Perkins is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Boyd J. Van Fleet (private). It impounds the Boulden Gulch near Hwy 14.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 372 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 178 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 09/29/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Big Horn |
| Nearest City | Hwy 14 |
| River/Stream | Boulden Gulch |
| Coordinates | 44.48070, -107.93200 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 372 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BOYD J. VAN FLEET |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01087 |
| Federal ID | WY01087 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |