Moslander

Moslander is an earth dam located in Uinta County, Wyoming, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Moslander

The primary purpose of Moslander is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wendell K. & Debby H. Fraughto Fraughton Ranch, Llcn & (private). It impounds the Cold Spring Or Fifteen Creek near See Remarks.

The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 552 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 422 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/16/2021.

At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.

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Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWyoming
CountyUinta
Nearest CitySee Remarks
River/StreamCold Spring Or Fifteen Creek
Coordinates41.09310, -110.71710

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height45 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length552 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage422 acre-ft
Max Storage422 acre-ft
Normal Storage310 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerWENDELL K. & DEBBY H. FRAUGHTO FRAUGHTON RANCH, LLCN &
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/16/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWY01251
Federal IDWY01251
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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