Guild is an earth dam located in Uinta County, Wyoming, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 535 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 Guild
The primary purpose of Guild is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gary & Sandra Barker Family Trust (private). It impounds the West Muddy Creek Offstream near Carter.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 535 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 555 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 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 05/14/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Uinta |
| Nearest City | Carter |
| River/Stream | West Muddy Creek Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.15806, -110.66972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 535 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 555 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 555 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 366 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Gary & Sandra Barker Family Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01242 |
| Federal ID | WY01242 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |