Crompton 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.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 447 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Crompton
The primary purpose of Crompton is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Monica L. Bennett & Marc J. Crompton (private). It impounds the Pleasant Valley Creek near Woodruff, Ut.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 447 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 94 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,191 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 07/10/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Uinta |
| Nearest City | Woodruff, Ut |
| River/Stream | Pleasant Valley Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.29250, -110.96444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 447 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,191 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,191 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 785 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 94 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Monica L. Bennett & Marc J. Crompton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01214 |
| Federal ID | WY01214 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |