Blake
Blake is an earth dam located in Uinta County, Wyoming, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Blake
The primary purpose of Blake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Broadbent Land And Resources, Llc (private). It impounds the Willow Creek near Evanston.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 735 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 212 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 05/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Uinta |
| Nearest City | Evanston |
| River/Stream | Willow Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.12500, -110.76530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 735 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BROADBENT LAND AND RESOURCES, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01212 |
| Federal ID | WY01212 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |