Tipperary is an earth dam located in Uinta County, Wyoming, built in 1928. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 426 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Tipperary
The primary purpose of Tipperary is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cliff Murray (private). It impounds the Smiths Fork Creek Offstream.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 426 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 426 acre-feet. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/13/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Uinta |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Smiths Fork Creek Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.10300, -110.39800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 426 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 426 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 426 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 306 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Cliff Murray |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01206 |
| Federal ID | WY01206 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |