Graham
Graham is an earth dam located in Uinta County, Wyoming, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Graham
The primary purpose of Graham is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Benedict Enterprises Llc (private). It impounds the Smith's Fork Creek near Mountain View.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, and has a storage capacity of 221 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, 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 07/06/2023.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Uinta |
| Nearest City | Mountain View |
| River/Stream | Smith's Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.06972, -110.39168 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 221 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 221 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Max Discharge | 177 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BENEDICT ENTERPRISES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01208 |
| Federal ID | WY01208 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |