Q-p is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Wyoming, built in 1914. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 328 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 Q-p
The primary purpose of Q-p is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Spur Land & Cattle, LLC (private). It impounds the Birch Creek near Cokeville.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 328 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 139 acre-feet. Completed in 1914, the structure is over a century 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 05/26/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Cokeville |
| River/Stream | Birch Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.12330, -110.92830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 328 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Spur Land & Cattle, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01235 |
| Federal ID | WY01235 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |