First Enl. Joe Budd
First Enl. Joe Budd is an earth dam located in Sublette County, Wyoming, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About First Enl. Joe Budd
The primary purpose of First Enl. Joe Budd is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John C. Budd Ranches, Inc. (private). It impounds the W. Meadow Canyon Ck Offstream near Bldg. I 4-30-112.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 264 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 213 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1941, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sublette |
| Nearest City | Bldg. I 4-30-112 |
| River/Stream | W. Meadow Canyon Ck Offstream |
| Coordinates | 42.65500, -110.21694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 264 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN C. BUDD RANCHES, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01240 |
| Federal ID | WY01240 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |