Myers
Myers is an earth dam located in Uinta County, Wyoming, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Myers
The primary purpose of Myers is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cowan Ranches Llc (private). It impounds the Mill Creek Offstream near Woodruff, Ut.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 1,480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 769 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 07/15/2024.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Uinta |
| Nearest City | Woodruff, Ut |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.10083, -110.89778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 769 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 769 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 557 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | COWAN RANCHES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01202 |
| Federal ID | WY01202 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |