Bergman Lake
Bergman Lake is an earth dam located in Teton County, Wyoming, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bergman Lake
The primary purpose of Bergman Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ronald Bergman (private). It impounds the Indian Creek near St. Anthony, Id.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 373 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/11/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Teton |
| Nearest City | St. Anthony, Id |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.05333, -111.03972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 373 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 373 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RONALD BERGMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01267 |
| Federal ID | WY01267 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |